What is the only amendment to the U.S. Constitution that was passed to repeal a previous amendment?
13th
21st
25th
27th
The 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution stands uniquely as the sole amendment ratified with the explicit purpose of repealing a prior amendment, specifically the 18th Amendment. Enacted in 1933, this historic amendment marked the end of the nationwide prohibition of alcohol, a contentious policy put forth by the 18th Amendment. The repeal of Prohibition with the ratification of the 21st Amendment signaled a significant shift in American societal values and demonstrated the nation’s capacity to adapt and correct policy missteps through the constitutional amendment process.
The correct answer is 21st.