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The Constitution of the United States of America
Additional Amendments, Amendment XXIV, Section 2
Introduction:
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections. Section 2 of this amendment grants Congress the power to enforce its provisions through appropriate legislation. This amendment was ratified in 1964 and aimed to eliminate financial barriers that could disenfranchise voters, particularly affecting low-income individuals and minorities.
Actual Text:
“The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ”
