These are four ways it weaken the power of states
It gave the federal government the responsibility to protect individual rights.
2.It corrected mistakes in the 13th Amendment.
3.It allowed the president to impeach state leaders.
4.It removed governors from the legislative branch of the federal government.
It gave veterans on active duty on September 11, 2001 or after greater educational benefits. In addition, it allows them to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouse or kids.
I do recall that it was religous freedom...