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What does Amendment 21 do?
What does Amendment 21 do?
What limitation does Amendment 22 impose?
What limitation does Amendment 22 impose?
What does Amendment 23 allow?
What does Amendment 23 allow?
What does Amendment 24 eliminate?
What does Amendment 24 eliminate?
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What does Amendment 25 address?
What does Amendment 25 address?
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What change does Amendment 26 make regarding voting?
What change does Amendment 26 make regarding voting?
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What does Amendment 27 state about Congressional pay raises?
What does Amendment 27 state about Congressional pay raises?
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Study Notes
Amendment 21
- Repeals the Prohibition of alcohol, allowing for manufacturing and sale.
- Grants states authority to regulate alcohol-related activities.
Amendment 22
- Establishes a two-term limit for Presidents in office.
- Aimed at preventing any individual from holding excessive power through extended terms.
Amendment 23
- Grants residents of Washington D.C. the right to participate in national elections.
- Provides electoral votes for the District, enhancing democratic representation.
Amendment 24
- Abolishes the requirement of a poll tax for federal elections.
- Promotes voter participation by removing economic barriers to voting.
Amendment 25
- Clarifies procedures for presidential succession and vice presidential vacancies.
- Outlines who assumes the roles of President or Vice President if either is incapacitated or resigns.
Amendment 26
- Lowers the legal voting age from 21 to 18, expanding youth participation in democracy.
- Reflects a societal shift recognizing the rights of younger citizens to vote.
Amendment 27
- Stipulates that any Congressional pay increases will take effect only after the subsequent election.
- Ensures accountability in salary adjustments for legislators, encouraging responsible decision-making.
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Test your knowledge on the United States Constitution's Amendments 21 through 27. This quiz covers important changes, such as the end of Prohibition and term limits for the President. Challenge yourself to recall key facts about each amendment.
