Anendments 20-27 Flashcards
Amendment 20
The lame duck amendment
Lame duck means the president is elected but not in office yet
This amendment changes the date the president is inaugurated
Amendment 21
Repeals the 18th amendment
Prohibits the violation of the new law
Amendment 22
Limits the number of presidential terms
Establishes the two-term limit
Amendment 23
Grants Washington, D.C. A voice in the electoral college since it wasn’t really a state
Amendment 24
Abolishes the poll tax-
Citizens have to pay to vote
Amendment 25
Established procedure for power being turned to Vice President permanently and temporarily
Amendment 26
Establishes you can be 18 years or older to vote in the US
Amendment 27
Delays laws affecting congressional salary until the next election of representatives