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The Constitution of the United States of America
Additional Amendments, Amendment XVIII, Section 2
Introduction:
The Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1919, established the prohibition of alcoholic beverages. Section 2 of this amendment specifically states that Congress and the states have the authority to enforce this prohibition through appropriate legislation. This amendment marked a significant shift in American law and society, aiming to curb alcohol consumption and its associated social issues. However, it was later repealed by the Twenty-first Amendment in 1933, highlighting the challenges and complexities of enforcing such a ban.
Actual Text:
“The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ”
