Amendments 16-27

Question 1

Allows the government to collect income tax from people based on how much money they earn.

Answer 1

Amendment 16

Question 2

Instead of state legislators choosing senators, people directly vote for their senators in elections.

Answer 2

Amendment 17

Question 3

Banned the manufacturing, selling, and drinking of alcohol in the United States. (Prohibition period)

Answer 3

Amendment 18

Question 4

Gave women the right to vote (suffrage), and made it illegal to deny voting rights based on gender.

Answer 4

Amendment 19

Question 5

Changed the President and Congress’s start dates. The President and Vice President enter office on January 20th, while Congress starts on January 3rd.

Answer 5

Amendment 20

Question 6

Repealed the 18th Amendment, allowing alcohol to be manufactured, sold, and drank in the United States.

Answer 6

Amendment 21

Question 7

Limits Presidents to two terms in office (8 years), or a maximum of 10 years.

Answer 7

Amendment 22

Question 8

Allows American citizens living in the District of Columbia to vote for presidential electors, giving them electoral votes in the Presidential election. Citizens of Washington D.C. can vote for the president.

Answer 8

Amendment 23

Question 9

Made it illegal to charge people poll tax for voting in federal elections, making sure voting is free for all citizens.

Answer 9

Amendment 24

Question 10

In case of the President’s removal from office or his death or resignation, the Vice President becomes President. Explains how a President can be removed from office if they are incapable of doing their job.

Answer 10

Amendment 25

Question 11

Allows U.S. citizens who are 18 and older to vote. Given the right because of the Vietnam War.

Answer 11

Amendment 26

Question 12

Congress can increase its pay but the raise does not take effect until after the next election.

Answer 12

Amendment 27