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The 18th Amendment of 1919 gave the Federal government the power to ban the manufacture, possession or use of Alcoholic Beverages. It was an utter disaster, and was repealed in 1933.
The prohibition of alcohol, sometimes just called "Prohibition", was a major stimulus to the growth of organized crime syndicates in the US and fostered enormous disrespect for the law. Some families like the Kennedys made enormous fortunes on the smuggling trade as "rumrunners", and that wealth has been used to foster disregard for the law and other distasteful political adventures.
Even worse, the imposition of Prohibition gave the government a foundation of case law that defies the Constitution. The Constitution does not give the government the power or authority to regulate personal behavior; laws enacted on the basis of Prohibition have been expanded to control other drugs and to create a huge bureaucracy to control the behavior of every citizen.
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∙ 10y agoThe 18th Amendment of 1919 gave the Federal government the power to ban the manufacture, possession or use of Alcoholic Beverages. It was an utter disaster, and was repealed in 1933.
The prohibition of alcohol, sometimes just called "Prohibition", was a major stimulus to the growth of organized crime syndicates in the US and fostered enormous disrespect for the law. Some families like the Kennedys made enormous fortunes on the smuggling trade as "rumrunners", and that wealth has been used to foster disregard for the law and other distasteful political adventures.
Even worse, the imposition of Prohibition gave the government a foundation of case law that defies the Constitution. The Constitution does not give the government the power or authority to regulate personal behavior; laws enacted on the basis of Prohibition have been expanded to control other drugs and to create a huge bureaucracy to control the behavior of every citizen.
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Womens suffrage amendment?
That was the 19th Amendment, which was ratified on August 18, 1920. 90 years ago today.
Why is the 13th amendment important today?
it officially ended slavery without the 13th amendment there would be a conflict.
What amendment was repealed by amendment 21?
Amendment 18 and it was because amendment 18 prohibited alcohol and they had to make amendment 21 to cancel out amendment 18.
Amendment 18 is was known by this name?
Amendment 18 is known as the prohibition amendment.
Amendment 21 provides what of Amendment 18?
The 21st Amendment repeals the 18th Amendment (Prohibition)
What was Amendment 18 known as in the constitution?
Amendment 18 was known by this name: prohibition.
Which Amendment is Prohibition?
Amendment number 18.
Why is the 19th amendment important?
The 19th US Constitutional Amendment implicitly gave women the right to vote in all levels of US elections.
What was one important factor that helped pass the amendment in 1971 which lowered the voting age to 18?
the Vietnam War.
Which amendment amended prohibition?
Amendment number 18.
What does amendment 21 provide for amendment 18?
it appeals it
What is the purpose of the 18 amendment?
The purpose of the 18 Amendment is to ban the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
