The Sixteenth Amendment

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Sixteenth Amendment:

• A) called for the direct election of senators.
• B) authorized Congress to implement a graduated income tax.
• C) granted women the right to vote.
• D) prohibited the use and sale of alcohol.
• E) instituted the initiative, referendum, and recall.

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Definitions:

Registered To Vote

The act of enrolling on an official list in order to be eligible to vote in elections.

Civil Rights Movement

A pivotal social and political campaign in the United States that sought to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and secure legal recognition and federal protection of the citizenship rights enumerated in the Constitution and federal law.

Racial Segregation

Racial segregation is the enforced separation of different racial groups within a community, institution, or country, often resulting in unequal access to resources, services, and opportunities.

Economic Exploitation

Describes scenarios where individuals or groups are unfairly used for economic gain, often under conditions that disadvantage or harm them.