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17th Amendment
Creates the direct election by the people of Senators
18th Amendment
Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote
20th Amendment
Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration)
21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)
22nd Amendment
Limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years)
23rd Amendment
Gave Washington, D.C. representatives in the electoral college so that citizens of D.C. could participate in the electoral process, even though it is...
24th Amendment
Prohibited the poll tax
25th Amendment
Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession)
26th Amendment
Sets the national voting age at 18, cannot be set any higher
27th Amendment
Any changes in Congressional salaries will take place after the next term starts
