11th - Limited federal courts jurisdiction. Ratified due to concerns over extent of power the Fed Gov had
21st - Repealed prohibition. Ratified due to difficulties enforcing the 18th amendment
27th - Congress cannot get pay raise in middle of term. Ratified to address a conflict of interest regarding Congressional pay
What is the Progressive Era
16th - Income tax
17th - Direct election of senators
18th - Prohibition
19th - Women's suffrage
What the three branches represent
What is separation of powers
The 12th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd and 25th amendments all "change up" the system by ... (need to get 3 in order to get all of the points)
12th - establishes electoral college; separate ballot for Pres and VP to avoid a tie
20th - shortens period of time between presidents; due to better transportation
22nd - sets term limits for President to 2 terms; FDR had served 4
23rd - Provides electors to District of Columbia; population grew
25th - Sets up succession; JFK assassinated, LBJ has bad ticker
Legislative makes a law, executive vetoes and send back - Legislative passes it with 2/3 vote, Judicial declares unconstitutional
Federal Reserve sells government securities, increase discount rate and increase reserve requirement are signs of what
What is US economy is experiencing severe inflation