Key amendments Flashcards
1
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Amendments 1-10 (1791)
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Bill of Rights - eg protects free speech
2
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Amendments 13-15 (1865-70)
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Civil war amendments ending slavery and guaranteeing equal protection
3
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Amendment 16 (1913)
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allows congress to levy income tax
4
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17th amendment 1913
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made senate elected not appointed
5
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18th amendment 1919
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prohibition of alcohol
6
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19th amendment 1920
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expands voting rights regardless of sex
7
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21st amendment 1933
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repeals 18th amendment - passed by sate constitutional convention (only one)
8
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22nd amendment 1951
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two term limit on presidents
9
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24th amendment 1964
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disallows non-payment as a reason to deny anyone the vote
10
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25th amendment 1967
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allows vice president to temporarily exercise state powers if the president is unable too
11
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26th amendment 1971
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voting age lowered to 18
