U.S. Constitution: Amendments 11-27

The 11th Amendment more clearly explains the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court regarding a suit brought against a state by a citizen of another state.

The 12th Amendment redefines the election process/system regarding the President and Vice President. It also states that anyone who becomes Vice President is eligible to become President.

The 13th Amendment officially banned slavery in the United States.

The 14th Amendment ensured that all citizens had rights at both the federal and state levels. Also, it removed the three-fifths compromise. Additionally, it confirmed that the United States would not pay the debts of rebellious states.

The 15th Amendment ensures that a citizen’s race cannot be used as criteria for voting.

The 16th Amendment allows the United States to collect income tax without regard to the population of the states.

The 17th Amendment shifted the electing of Senators from the state legislatures to the people.

The 18th Amendment prohibited the sale and creation of alcohol in the United States.

The 19th Amendment ensures that gender cannot be used as criteria for voting. So, it indirectly says that women can vote.

The 20th Amendment set new start dates for the terms of the Congress and the President, and clarifies how the death of a President before swearing-in would be handled.