The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XX Section 1

AMENDMENT XX Passed by Congress March 2, 1932. Ratified January 23, 1933. Note: Article I, section 4, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of this amendment. In addition, a portion of the 12th amendment was superseded by section 3. Section 1. The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XX Section 1

The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XVIII

AMENDMENT XVIII Passed by Congress December 18, 1917. Ratified January 16, 1919. Repealed by amendment 21.  Section 1. After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XVIII

The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XVII

AMENDMENT XVII Passed by Congress May 13, 1912. Ratified April 8, 1913. Note: Article I, section 3, of the Constitution was modified by the 17th amendment. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XVII

The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XVI

AMENDMENT XVI Passed by Congress July 2, 1909. Ratified February 3, 1913. Note: Article I, section 9, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 16. The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript

The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIV Section 3.

AMENDMENT XIV Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868. Note: Article I, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of the 14th amendment. Section 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIV Section 3.

The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIV Section 4.

AMENDMENT XIV Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868. Note: Article I, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of the 14th amendment. Section 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIV Section 4.

The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIV Section 1.

AMENDMENT XIV Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868. Note: Article I, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of the 14th amendment. Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIV Section 1.

The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIV Section 2.

AMENDMENT XIV Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868. Note: Article I, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of the 14th amendment. Section 2. Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIV Section 2.