Amendments of the Consitution (11-27)

Amendment 11

Feb 7, 1795

The 11th amendment was ratified on February 7, 1795. It was passed by Congress on March 4, 1794. This amendment clearly defines what the juridiction of the Supreme Court is allowed to do when a suit involving a state by a citizen of another state is brought up.

Amendment 12

Jun 15, 1804

The 12th amendment was ratified on June 15, 1804. It was passed by Congress on December 9, 1803. The 12th amendment just changes how the President and Vice-President are to be picked.

Amendment 13

Dec 6, 1865

Amendment 13 was ratified on December 6, 1865. It was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865. This amendement got rid of slavery in the United States. http://237740038185050404.weebly.com/amendments-11-27.html

Amendment 14

Jul 9, 1868

The 14th amendment was ratified on July 9, 1868. This amendment actually had three parts to it. It stated that states had rights on the state level, removed the three-fifths counting for slaves, and it also states that the U.S. would not pay debts of rebellious states. http://www.ducksters.com/history/us_constitution_amendments.php

Amendment 15

Feb 3, 1870

The 15th amendment was ratified on February 3, 1870. It was passed by Congress on February 26, 1869. This amendment says that race cannot have any role in voting.

Amendment 16

Feb 3, 1913

Amendment 16 was ratified on February 3, 1913. It had been passed by Congress on July 2, 1909. This amendment says that the U.S. is to collect income tax no matter what the population is.

Amendment 17

Apr 8, 1913

The 17th amendment was passed by Congress on May 13, 1912. It was then ratified on April 8, 1913. This amendment changed how Senators were chose,

Amendment 18

Jan 16, 1919

The 18th amendment was passed by Congress on December 18, 1917. The amendment was ratified on January 16, 1919. This amendment states the abolishing of sale or manufacturing of alcohol.

Amendment 19

Aug 18, 1920

This amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920. The 19th amendment was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919. This amendment states that women are allowed to vote. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_amendments_11-27.html

Amendment 20

Jan 23, 1933

This amendment was ratified on January 23, 1933. It was then passed by Congress on March 2, 1932. This amendment changed the starting dates of Congress and the President. The amendment also defines how the deaths of Presidents will be handled,

Amendment 21

Dec 5, 1933

The 21st amendment was ratified on December 5, 1933. It was passed by Congress on February 20, 1933. This amendment just repeals amendment 18.

Amendment 22

Feb 27, 1951

The 22nd amendment was ratified on February 27, 1951. It was passed by Congress on March 21, 1947. This amendment set the limit of how many times a president can be elected.

Amendment 23

Mar 29, 1961

The 23rd amendment gives the District of Columbia three electoral votes. It was ratified on March 29, 1961, The amendment had been passed by Congress on June 16, 1960.

Amendment 24

Jan 23, 1964

The 24th amendment was ratified on January 23, 1964. This amendment was passed by Congress on August 27, 1962. This amendment made sure that no federal tax was required to vote for federal office.

Amendment 25

Feb 10, 1967

The 25th amendment defines even more what would happen if succession of the President was to happen. It also came up with rules for the President if unable to perform his or her duties. This amendment was ratified on February 10, 1967.

Amendment 26

Jul 1, 1971

This amendment was ratified on July 1, 1971. On March 23, 1971 the amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment states that people 18 years of age or older may vote. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amendments_to_the_United_States_Constitution

Amendment 27

May 7, 1992

On May 7, 1992 the 27th amendment was ratified. It was propsed on September 25, 1789. This amendment states that if pay is increased of legislators, it may not take effect until after election.