The Constitution, one card at a time
All 7 articles and 27 amendments of the U.S. Constitution as picture-book cards: the original words, a plain-English version and the year each became law.
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Limits on suing states
Federal courts can't hear lawsuits against a state brought by citizens of another state or of a foreign country.
Separate votes for President and Vice President
Electors cast one vote for President and a separate vote for Vice President, fixing the tie problem of the...
Slavery abolished
Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
Citizenship, due process, equal protection
Everyone born or naturalized in the U.S. is a citizen. No state may deny any person due process of law or...
Voting rights regardless of race
The right to vote can't be denied because of race, color or having once been enslaved.
Federal income tax
Lets Congress collect an income tax without dividing it among the states by population.
Senators elected by the people
Senators are elected directly by voters instead of being chosen by state legislatures.
Prohibition of alcohol
Banned making, selling and transporting alcoholic drinks. Repealed in 1933 by the 21st Amendment.
Women's right to vote
The right to vote can't be denied because of sex.
New term start dates (the 'Lame Duck' amendment)
Terms of the President and Vice President start January 20, and Congress's start January 3. Sets rules if...
Prohibition repealed
Repeals the 18th Amendment, ending national Prohibition, while letting states control alcohol.
Two-term limit for Presidents
No one can be elected President more than twice.
Electoral votes for Washington, D.C.
Gives the District of Columbia electors in presidential elections, no more than the least-populous state.
No poll taxes in federal elections
You can't be charged a tax to vote in federal elections.
Presidential succession and disability
If the President dies, resigns or is removed, the Vice President becomes President. It also sets out how...
Voting age lowered to 18
Citizens 18 and older can't be denied the vote because of age.
Limits on congressional pay raises
A pay change Congress votes for itself can't take effect until after the next House election. Proposed in...