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In cases where a citizen from one state sues another state, it will not fall under Federal jurisdiction.
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President and vice president will be voted for on separate ballots.
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Slavery is banned in all states and territories.
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Federal Government defines citizenship as anyone born on U.S soil, or are naturalized.
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The States can't deny any citizen their right to vote based on race or color.
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The 16th Amendment allows the federal government to collect income tax.
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The 17th Amendment changed the process of how we elect Senators. Instead of being elected by state legislatures, Senators are elected directly by the citizens.
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Manufacturing, transporting, and selling alcohol was prohibited.
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The 19th Amendment guarantees women who are 21 and older the right to vote. The federal government or any state government can't deny someone the right to vote based on their sex.
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The 20th Amendment changed the presidential inauguration date from March to January. It also says that the Vice President would act as President if the President elect dies before the inauguration.
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The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment so prohibition was put to an end.
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The 22nd Amendment puts a limit to how long the president can serve. The president can serve no longer than 2 terms or 10 years.
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The 23rd Amendment granted citizens of Washington D.C the right to vote.
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The 24th Amendment abolished the poll tax as a voting requirement.
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The 25th Amendment clarifies that the Vice President will become president if the President is unable to finish their term.
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The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 for all U.S citizens.
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Senators and Representatives salaries can't be increased until the next congressional session.
