In 1917, Congress passed an act that controlled the materials that may be needed for the war effort. This included the grains used to make alcohol. This along with the general anti-alcohol view in Congress led to the eventual passage of the Prohibition Amendment.
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An amendment allows Congress to pass new laws to help define or clarify unclear provisions. An amendment is an addition to what is already printed.
The 1st Amendment basically states that everyone has the right to free speech. Therefore the press was, and still is, allowed to say whatever they want without getting in trouble. You can imagine this should help fight political corruption.
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Answer th After the Battle of Saratoga, France recognized the United States as a nation. How did this help the war effort? is question…
they help congress check the powers of the other two branches