20-27 amendments of the Constitution, Amendments 20-27
20th amendment
"Lame duck amendment" Change when President and Congressman take office.
22nd Amendment
Two term limit for president
25th Amendment
1. If the president dies vp takes over 2. If there's a vacancy for vp president can choose a new one 3. If the president is declared unable to perform his duties VP takes over as acting president 4. ^ president can argue he is fit for office
24th amendment
Abolished poll taxes
22nd amendment
After President Franklin Roosevelt was elected four times and died in office, there was a call for a need to set presidential terms. Because of this amendment regardless if you love or hate a president they are only going to serve two terms.
24th Amendment
Bans poll taxes
27th Amendment
Congressional pay raises don't take effect until after next election
26th amendment
During 1960's and 1970's many Americans were being drafted into the military by the age of 18. Many people argued that if you can be drafted than you should be able to participate in elections and the democratic process.
23rd amendment
Gave District of Colombia 3 electoral votes in electoral college.
23rd Amendment
Gives DC residents three electors
20th Amendment
Lame duck session, president sworn in January 20, first session of congress January 3
21st amendment
Legalized the sale, consumption and manufacture of alcohol.
22nd amendment
Limited Presidential terms to 2 terms.
27th amendment
Limits on Congressional Salaries
26th amendment
Lowered voting age from 21 to 18
25th amendment
Presidential Succession
21st Amendment
Repeals 18th Prohibition, gives states power to regulate liquor laws
20th amendment
This amendment changed moved the date up when the President and Congress would take office from March to January.
23rd amendment
This amendment provided that Washington D.C. would be included in the presidential electorate. States that they have the same amount of electors as the least populous state but no more than that number. Previously it was not given voting rights until 1964.
26th Amendment
Voting to all citizens 18+
