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Chrisholm v Georgia
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11th amendment
The 11th amendment prohibits federal courts from hearing certain cases against states. It also states courts do not have to hear cases if based on federal law. -
Election of 1800
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12th amendment
The 12th amendment states that each elector must cast one vote for vice president and one vote for president -
Civil war
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13th amendment
Slavery or servitude of any kind is prohibited unless it is the punishment where the party was duly convicted. Congress has the power to enforce this with the appropriate legislation -
Slavery
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14th amendment
The 14th amendment grants citizenship to people born or naturalized in the US. No state shall make laws that hinder the privileges of a US citizen nor can a state deprive someone of life, liberty or property without due process of law. No position of public office can be held if the person had engaged in a rebellion or given aid to the enemy. -
15th amendment
The right to vote cannot be denied for a persons race, color or previous servitude. Congress can enforce this with proper legislation. -
Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co.
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16th amendment
Congress has the power to collect taxes on income without regard to census enumeration. -
17th amendment
The senators of each state shall be elected every 6 years by the people of the state. Each senator has one vote. If a vacancy opens an emergency election is to be called. -
Anti saloon league
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18th amendment
Outlawed the manufacture, transportation, and sale or liquors illegal but it could be consumed. -
Woman suffrage
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19th amendment
The right to vote cannot be denied based on sex. -
20th amendment
The presidential term shall end at noon on the 20th of January. Senators and representative terms shall end on the 3rd day of January at noon. Congress must assemble at least once a year. If the current president dies then the vice president must take office. -
21st amendment
18th amendment repealed. The transportation of intoxicating liquors into states, territories or possession is prohibited. -
FDR's 4 terms
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22nd amendment
No person shall be elected more than twice for the role of president. A person cannot hold presidential office for more than 2 years when moving from VP to President. -
Draft
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23rd amendment
Gives the citizen of DC representatives in the electoral college -
JFK assassination
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24th amendment
No pole tax can be put in place to hinder a persons ability to vote -
25th amendment
The Vice President is to become president if the current acting president dies or is removed from office -
26th amendment
People 18 and older are given the right to vote -
27th amendment
Congressmen cannot receive a pay raise until after the following election.
