The Eighteenth Amendment, Passed in 1919, Prohibited the Sale and Purchase

question 68

Essay

The Eighteenth Amendment, passed in 1919, prohibited the sale and purchase of intoxicating liquors. The Twenty-First Amendment was ratified in 1933 and repealed the Eighteenth Amendment (Prohibition). Use this example to discuss the pros and cons associated with the constitutional amendment process.

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Healthy

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School-age Children

A developmental stage referring to children who are attending primary or elementary school, typically ranging from 5 to 12 years old.

Two Parents

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