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Voting Age: It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years for all U.S. citizens. Historical Context: The movement to lower the voting age gained momentum during World War II and the Vietnam War, with the slogan "old enough to fight, old enough to vote" becoming prominent.

 Presidential Succession: If the President is ousted from office, passes away, or steps down, the Vice President ascends to the presidency. This guarantees continuity in governance. Vice Presidential Vacancy: When there is an opening in the Vice Presidency, the President puts forward a new Vice President who must be ratified by a majority vote in both chambers of Congress. Presidential Disability: The President can willingly delegate authority to the Vice President by announcing an incapacity to fulfill responsibilities. The Vice President then serves as President until the President proclaims they are capable of resuming their responsibilities.

 The Twenty-fourth Amendment forbids the enforcement of poll levies in national elections, guaranteeing that individuals cannot be deprived of their voting rights due to an inability to pay a fee. Historical Context: The amendment was a reaction to biased practices in Southern states that employed poll taxes as a method to disenfranchise African American voters and impoverished whites following the Civil War.

 Objective: Grants inhabitants of Washington, D.C. the authority to vote in presidential elections by permitting them to designate electors in the Electoral College. Electoral Votes: The quantity of electors for D.C. is equivalent to the aggregate number of Senators and Representatives it would possess if it were a state, but not exceeding the least populated state (which currently has three electoral votes). Congressional Power: Congress possesses the capability to implement this amendment through suitable legislation. Restrictions: The amendment does not provide D.C. representation in Congress (no voting members in the House or Senate) nor does it permit involvement in constitutional amendments.

Term Limitation: The amendment limits an individual to being elected as President of the United States for a maximum of two terms. Eligibility Conditions: If a person has served more than two years of a term for which another was elected, they may only be elected for one additional term. Historical Context: The amendment was introduced in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office, addressing concerns about excessive executive power and potential despotism.

 Repeal of Prohibition: The main objective of the Twenty-first Amendment is to annul the Eighteenth Amendment, which had instituted a nationwide ban on alcohol. This indicates that the federal restriction on the production, sale, and transport of alcoholic drinks was removed. State Regulation: The amendment provides states with the power to oversee the importation and movement of alcohol within their territories. Section 2 clearly permits states to forbid the importation of intoxicating beverages in accordance with their own regulations. This has resulted in diverse alcohol laws across various states and regions. Unique Ratification Process: The Twenty-first Amendment is remarkable for being the sole amendment confirmed by state conventions instead of by state legislatures, indicating a tactical choice to circumvent potentially uncooperative lawmakers. Historical Context: The amendment was confirmed on December 5, 1933, following an increasing public sentiment against prohibition d...