A Synopsis Of The Amendments Of The U.S. Constitution: Part 4
16th Amendment- Allows for federal income tax.
17th Amendment- States the election parameters for the United States Senate.
18th Amendment- Prohibited the sale of alcohol, until it was repealed.
19th Amendment- Gave women the right to vote.
20th Amendment- Known as 'The Lame Duck Amendment." It gives the end-date of the terms of elected officials. It also states the procedure to be followed in case the President or Vice President is unable to hold their respective offices.
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