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Question 11 • AP US Government and Politics

How does the 24th Amendment differ from the 15th and 19th Amendments?

Answer
A
It applies only to women.
B
It applies only to certain states.
C
It bans discriminating against voters on the basis of race.
D
It bans a specific tactic designed to suppress voter turnout.

Explanation

The 24th Amendment prohibits poll taxes in federal elections. Poll taxes were a tactic used to keep people from voting, so the amendment differs from the 15th and 19th Amendments, which protect voting rights based on race and sex, respectively. The correct choice is D, which describes banning a specific tactic designed to suppress voter turnout.

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