Progressive Era Amendments

Progressive Era Amendments

The 16th–19th Amendments aimed to improve political

16th Amendment (1913)

Gave Congress the power to collect income taxes without apportioning them among the states.

17th Amendment (1913)

Established the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people rather than state legislatures.

17th Amendment — Vacancies

Allows state governors to make temporary Senate appointments until elections are held.

18th Amendment (1919)

Prohibited the manufacture

18th Amendment — Enforcement

Gave Congress and states power to enforce Prohibition through legislation.

18th Amendment — Ratification Limit

Required ratification within seven years to become valid.

19th Amendment (1919)

Granted women the right to vote; voting rights cannot be denied based on sex.

19th Amendment — Enforcement

Gave Congress authority to enforce women’s suffrage through legislation.