What does the 27th Amendment address?

The 27th Amendment specifically addresses changes to Congressional salaries, stating that any law that adjusts the compensation for members of Congress will not take effect until after the next election. This means that if Congress votes to raise or lower its own pay, those changes cannot benefit the current members of Congress. Instead, they will apply only to future representatives and senators. This amendment was originally proposed in 1789 but was not ratified until 1992, making it a unique and interesting part of the Constitution.

The other options represent different amendments or provisions: Presidential term limits are covered by the 22nd Amendment, changes to the voting age are addressed by the 26th Amendment, and poll taxes were abolished by the 24th Amendment. Each of these pertains to different aspects of electoral conditions and congressional procedures, distinguishing them from the subject matter of the 27th Amendment.