AMENDMENT XX Section 5. Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on the 15th day of October following the ratification of this article. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XX Section 4
AMENDMENT XX Section 4. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them, and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XX Section 4
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XX Section 3
AMENDMENT XX Section 3. If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XX Section 3
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XX Section 2
AMENDMENT XX Section 2. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
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 In addition, a portion of the 12th amendment was superseded by section 3.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 XIX
AMENDMENT XIX Passed by Congress June 4, 1919. Ratified August 18, 1920. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
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 Repealed by amendment 21.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 XV
AMENDMENT XV Passed by Congress February 26, 1869. Ratified February 3, 1870. Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude-- Section 2. The Congress shall have power … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XV
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