amendments

Question 1

14th amendment

Answer 1

civil rights amendment- guarantees citizenship to all born in the United states

Question 2

13th amendment

Answer 2

abolishes slavery

Question 3

15th amendment

Answer 3

gives African americans the right to vote

Question 4

12th amendment

Question 5

23rd amendment

Answer 5

gives washington DC 3 electoral votes

Question 6

22nd amendment

Answer 6

sets the limit to 2 terms for a president to serve

Question 7

16th amendment

Answer 7

enables governemnt to collect taxes on individuals on earnings/ income
larger earners pay a larger percentage in taxes

Question 8

17th amendment

Answer 8

requires that senators are directed by citizens of the state

Question 9

18th amendment

Answer 9

outlaws alcohol

Question 10

19th amendment

Answer 10

gives women the right to vote

Question 11

24th amendment

Answer 11

outlawed poll taxes

Question 12

26th amendment

Answer 12

allows for 18 yr olds to vote

Question 13

11th amendment

Answer 13

further defines the power of federal courts

Question 14

21st amendment

Answer 14

repeals the 18th amendment and makes alcohol legal again

Question 15

27th amendment

Answer 15

congress does not recieve pay raise until after the next congressional elections