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a change to the Constitution

the first ten amendments to the Constitution; addressed protections for individual rights

Concerns over the extent of federal power following Chisholm v. Georgia led to the passage of this amendment, which limits the jurisdiction of the federal courts in cases of this type

altered the procedures of the Electoral College -separate balloting for president and vice president to avoid a tie in electoral votes, as in election of 1800

abolished slavery; ratification became a requirement under President Johnson's Reconstruction plan.

defined what persons were citizens of the United States and offered protection from state infringements on citizens' rights

extended the right to vote to citizens regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude.

allow for a federal income tax; addressed the issue of wealth distribution that had been raised by the Populist Party

provides for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people; response to concerns that party bosses and business leaders had too much influence on state legislatures and their selection of Senators.

prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages; response to concerns that linked alcohol to poverty and the destruction of family life

ended the denial of suffrage based upon the sex of a citizen

shortened the time between elections and when presidents and members of Congress take office -
reflected improvements in transportation which allowed for easier travel to Washington and desire to avoid "lame duck" periods

repealed 18th Amendment due to widespread disregard for Prohibition and increased criminal activities during the 1920s

imposed a two-term limit on presidential terms; passed following the four-term presidency of FDR

provided electors for the District of Columbia