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Amendments 11-27

Amendments 11-27. Constitutional. 11 th Amendment. If you’re gonna sue Texas, you gotta sue Texas in Texas. Texas, I’m going to sue you. A citizen of one state can’t sue the government of another state unless it is done in the state being sued. 12 th Amendment. Electoral College

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Amendments 11-27

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  1. Amendments 11-27 Constitutional

  2. 11th Amendment If you’re gonna sue Texas, you gotta sue Texas in Texas. Texas, I’m going to sue you A citizen of one state can’t sue the government of another state unless it is done in the state being sued.

  3. 12th Amendment Electoral College Vice-Presidential Ballot Electoral College Presidential Ballot • Biden • Palin • Obama • McCain Electoral College has separate ballots for President and Vice-President

  4. 13th Amendment Civil War Amendment Abolished slavery!!!

  5. 14th Amendment Any one born in the U.S. is a citizen. Civil War Amendment Me too? Me a ‘itizen? And, we are all equally protected by the law.

  6. 15th Amendment Voting rights could not be denied because of race or color (or could it?). Or, do I feed my family? Should I vote? Civil War Amendment

  7. 16th Amendment Great, all I need is a bill from the IRS! Don’t you worry, we know how to spend YOURmoney better than you. The federal government can tax our income.

  8. 17th Amendment Prior to the 17th Amendment, the state legislatures chose the senators, but… N.C. Senators Kay Hagen Richard Burr You better do a good job if you want to be reelected With the passage of the 17th, the PEOPLE directly elect their senators.

  9. 18th Amendment Prohibited the sale of alcohol This is known as prohibition. See amendment 21.

  10. 19th Amendment Gives women the right to vote. We finally have suffrage rights.

  11. 20th Amendment Moves the presidential inauguration date from the month of March to January 20th. This amendment is also known as the “Lame Duck” amendment.

  12. 21st Amendment 18th repealed Prohibition ends, , alcohol is legal again. Break out the Champaign!!!! Never Mind

  13. 22nd Amendment I know, I know, George, I broke your tradition of only serving two terms Franklin Roosevelt was elected four times, all presidents are now limited to two terms. 2 Terms, 2 Terms per president.

  14. 23rd Amendment Bout time these folks can vote for the prez. Citizens of Washington, D.C. (our U.S. Capital) receive the right to vote in presidential elections. Washington, D.C. is given 3 electoral votes.

  15. 24th Amendment Super!! Now I can vote and feed my family. One less thing I have to pay. Outlaws Poll Taxes

  16. 25th Amendment Outlines procedures for the succession to the presidency. The V.P. takes over as president if the president is unable to fulfill his/her job. Not to worry, I’m ready to step in if something happens to Barrack.

  17. 26th Amendments I think it means we can vote!!! But, wait a minute, aren’t we having a party on that day. 18 year olds have suffrage rights.

  18. 27th Amendment You mean I can give myself a pay raise, but I’ll have to wait until after my reelection to get it. Mike McIntyre US Congressman, 7th District, NC Congress can give themselves a pay raise, but they have to wait until after the next election before they can get it.

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