Amendments 16-27

Allows the government to collect income tax from people based on how much money they earn.

Instead of state legislators choosing senators, people directly vote for their senators in elections.

Banned the manufacturing, selling, and drinking of alcohol in the United States. (Prohibition period)

Gave women the right to vote (suffrage), and made it illegal to deny voting rights based on gender.

Changed the President and Congress’s start dates. The President and Vice President enter office on January 20th, while Congress starts on January 3rd.

Repealed the 18th Amendment, allowing alcohol to be manufactured, sold, and drank in the United States.

Limits Presidents to two terms in office (8 years), or a maximum of 10 years.

Allows American citizens living in the District of Columbia to vote for presidential electors, giving them electoral votes in the Presidential election. Citizens of Washington D.C. can vote for the president.

Made it illegal to charge people poll tax for voting in federal elections, making sure voting is free for all citizens.

In case of the President’s removal from office or his death or resignation, the Vice President becomes President. Explains how a President can be removed from office if they are incapable of doing their job.

Allows U.S. citizens who are 18 and older to vote. Given the right because of the Vietnam War.

Congress can increase its pay but the raise does not take effect until after the next election.