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Amendments 11-27
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11th Amendment
A citizen of one state can’t sue the government of another state unless it is done in the state being sued.
Texas, I’m going to sue you
If you’re gonna sue Texas, you gotta sue Texas in Texas.
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12th Amendment
Electoral College has separate ballots for President and Vice-President
Electoral College
Presidential Ballot
Electoral CollegeVice-Presidential Ballot
Obama
McCain
Biden Palin
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13th Amendment
Abolished slavery!!!
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14th Amendment
Any one born in the U.S. is a citizen.
Me too? Me a ‘itizen?
And, we are all equally protected by the law.
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15th Amendment
Voting rights could not be denied because of race or color (or could it?).
Should I vote?
Or, do I feed my family?
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16th Amendment
The federal government can tax our income.
Great, all I need is a bill from the
IRS!
Don’t you worry, we know how to spend YOURYOUR money better
than you.
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17th Amendment
Prior to the 17th Amendment, the state legislatures chose the senators, but…
With the passage of the 17th, the PEOPLE directly elect their senators.
You better do a good job if you want to be
reelected
N.C. Senators
Richard BurrKay Hagen
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18th Amendment
This is known as prohibition.See amendment 21.
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19th Amendment
Gives women the right to vote.
We finally have suffrage rights.
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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.
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21st Amendment
Prohibition ends, , alcohol is legal again.
Never M
ind
Break out the Champaign!!!!
18th repealed
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22nd AmendmentI 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.
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23rd Amendment
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.
Bout time these folks can vote for
the prez.
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24th Amendment
OutlawsOutlaws Poll Taxes
Super!! Now I can vote and feed my family. One less
thing I have to pay.
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25th AmendmentOutlines procedures for the successionsuccession 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.
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26th Amendments
I think it means we can vote!!! But, wait a minute, aren’t we having a party on
that day.
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27th Amendment
Congress can give themselves a pay raise, but they have to wait until after the next election before they can get it.
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