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The Constitution of the United States of America
Additional Amendments, Amendment XV, Section 2
Introduction:
The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses voting rights and prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
Section 2 of this amendment grants Congress the power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation. This amendment was a significant step in the civil rights movement, aiming to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their racial background, have the right to participate in the electoral process.
Actual Text:
“The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ”
