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Constitution
Amendments 11-20
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03/25/2013

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Term
11th Amendment
Definition
immunity of states to foreign suits
Term
11th Amendment
Definition
clearly defines the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court concerning a suit brought against a state by a citizen of another state
Term
12th Amendment
Definition
-redefines how President & VP are chosen by the Electoral College
-revision of presidential election procedures
Term
13th Amendment
Definition
abolition of slavery
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14th Amendment
Definition
-ensures that all citizens of all states enjoy federal and state rights
Term
14th Amendment
Definition
-defines citizenship
Term
14th Amendment
Definition
-due process
-equal protection clause
-right of privacy
Term
15th Amendment
Definition
voting rights for males of all races
Term
16th Amendment
Definition
authorized federal income tax
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17th Amendment
Definition
direct election of senators by people of a state
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18th Amendment
Definition
adopted prohibition
Term
19th Amendment
Definition
voting rights for women
Term
20th Amendment
Definition
Lame Duck Amendment
-reduced time between election and service of elected officials
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