Millions of vehicles are affected by manufacturer recalls each year, presenting safety concerns for drivers everywhere. One of the biggest dangers is simply not knowing whether your vehicle has been recalled. Fortunately, there is an easy way to check for recalls using the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) VIN Look-Up tool.
Skip Navigation. 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Direct Election of U.S. Senators. Americans did not directly vote for senators for the first 125 years of the Federal Government. The Constitution, as it was adopted in 1788, stated that senators would be elected by state legislatures.
Also found in: Acronyms, Wikipedia. The Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Ratified in 1791, the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution sets forth two basic requirements. During times of peace, the military may not house its troops in private residences without the consent of the owners.