Amendments 13-27 Flashcards

1
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Slavery is outlawed.

A

13th Amendment

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2
Q

Citizenship is given to black Americans.

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14th Amendment

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3
Q

Suffrage is given to black Americans.

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15th Amendment

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4
Q

Congress is given the power to pass a law taxing personal incomes.

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16th Amendment

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5
Q

Senators are to be elected by the voters of each state.

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17th Amendment

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6
Q

Alcoholic beverages in the US are outlawed.

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18th Amendment

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7
Q

Women are given the right to vote.

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19th Amendment

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8
Q

Shortened the time lame ducks are in office to 2 months.

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20th Amendment

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9
Q

Alcoholic consumption is permitted.

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21st Amendment

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10
Q

A person can’t serve more than 10 years as president.

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22nd Amendment

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11
Q

Residents of Washington D.C. may vote for President and Vice President

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23rd Amendment

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12
Q

A poll tax may not be used as a requirement for voting.

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24th Amendment

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13
Q

If the President dies or is unable to serve, the Vice President takes over. When the President can go back to duty he may take office again.

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25th Amendment

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14
Q

The voting age is lowered from 21 to 18

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26th Amendment

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15
Q

When congress passes a law entitling congressmen to receive a pay raise, the raise doesn’t take effect until after the next election takes place.

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27th Amendment

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