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What was the only constitutional amendment to take away a right?
The 18th amendment, prohibition
What is the direct popular election?
There are two types of elections in the United States. The electoral college chooses the President. Every other elected position is through the direct popular vote. In this type of election the candidate with the most votes wins.
What does the 12th amendment say in layman's terms?
redefines how the President and Vice-President are chosen by the Electoral College, making the two positions cooperative, rather than first and second highest vote-getters. It also ensures that anyone who becomes Vice-President must be eligible to become President.
Which amendment prevents the federal government from taking powers away from the states and the people?
Amendment 10 (powers of states and people).
What does the fourteenth amendment say that states cannot take away from people?
Rights or prpoperty without due process
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