US Constitutional Amendments

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12th Amendment (1804, Key Provisions & Impact)

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Revises the Electoral College process, ensuring separate votes for president and vice president.

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20th Amendment (1933, Key Provisions & Impact)

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Changes presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20 to reduce the Lame Duck period.

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22nd Amendment (1951, Key Provisions & Impact)

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Limits the president to two terms (or a max of 10 years) to prevent prolonged rule and ensure new leadership.

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23rd Amendment (Year)

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1961

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23rd Amendment (Key Provisions & Impact)

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Grants Washington, D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections with three electoral votes.

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25th Amendment (Year)

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1967

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25th Amendment (Key Provisions & Impact)

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Establishes presidential succession and procedures for handling presidential disability. If the president dies, resigns, or is removed, the vice president becomes president. If the president is unable to serve (due to illness or incapacity), they can temporarily transfer power to the vice president. If the president is unable to declare incapacity, the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet can declare them unfit to serve.