U.S. Citizenship Civics TestRights and ResponsibilitiesHard
A U.S. citizen is explaining to a friend the significance of the 24th Amendment. What did the 24th Amendment to the Constitution do regarding voting rights?
- AEnded poll taxes
- BAllowed 18-year-olds to vote
- CGranted women the right to vote
- DEnsured voting rights regardless of race
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Ended poll taxes
The 24th Amendment, ratified in 1964, prohibited the use of poll taxes in federal elections, which had historically been used to disenfranchise poor voters, particularly African Americans.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The 26th Amendment allowed 18-year-olds to vote.
- C. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
- D. The 15th Amendment ensured voting rights regardless of race.
24th Amendment
The 24th Amendment (1964) outlawed the use of poll taxes in federal elections, expanding voting access.
- Prohibits poll taxes.
- Aimed at increasing voter access, especially for the poor.
- One of four amendments about who can vote.
Memory trick: No poll tax, voting freedom attacks!