Constitution quiz amendments 11-27

#11: cases against states

Protects states from lawsuits filed by citizens from other states or countries

#12: Election of Executives

Requires Seperate ballot for President and Vice president

#13: Abolishment of slavery

Ended slavery

#14: Rights of Citizenship

“Born in USA” Defines citizenship and rights

#15: Right to Vote

Cannot deny the right to vote based on race or color

#16: Income Tax

Congress can collect income tax

#17: Direct Election of Senators

Direct election of US Senators

#18: Prohibition

Prohibits making, selling, and shipping of alcohol (makes it illegal)

#19: Womens Suffrage

Women now have the right to vote

#20: Lame Duck Sessions

Defines government start dates and presidential succession

#21: Repeal of Prohibition

Repeal of the 18th Amendment

#22: Presidential Limits

Two-term limits for Presidents.

#23: Voting in DC

Citizens of Washington D.C. can vote

#24: Poll taxes

Bans charging money for money

#25: Presidential Disability Succession

Sets procedures for Presidential succession if the President is (disabled, sick or dies)

#26: Minimum voting age

All citizens 18+ can vote

#27: Congressional Pay increases

Limits ability for Congressional raises.