Amendments 11-27

Adding Amendments to Constitution 2/3 of National Legislature (2/3 of Congress) 3/4 of State Legislatures (3/4’s of the States) Federalism Link Note that with each of these methods, in the end the states and only the states have the power to ratify an amendment. This reflects the idea of federalism embodied in the Constitution.

Formal Amendment Procedure Four Methods Federalism Link

Amendments 11-12 Amendment 11 - designed to prevent a citizen of one state from bringing suit against another state in federal court Amendment 12 - states how we choose our President and Vice President according to rules of the Electoral College 4

Equal Rights Amendments Amendment 13 - abolished slavery Amendment 14 - every US citizen given due process under the law and applied to state actions (gave more power to states) - couldn’t hold office if you supported rebellions or insurrections - removed 3/5ths clause concerning blacks Amendment 15 - race cannot be a criteria to prevent someone from voting 6

Amendments 16-19 Amendment 16 - allows government to collect income taxes Amendment 17 - People allowed to choose Senators not states Amendment 18 - prohibition – bans sale of alcohol Amendment 19 - women have right to vote 8

Amendments 20-23 Amendment 20 - set new dates for inauguration of President and when new Congress year starts Amendment 21 - repealed amendment 18 Amendment 22 - limits Presidential term to two four year terms Amendment 23 - DC gets three electoral votes

Amendments 24-27 Amendment 24 - abolished poll tax Amendment 25 - creates line of succession if President dies or resigns Amendment 26 - voting age lowered to 18 Amendment 27 - sets time when Congress can receive pay raises