How did the 24th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act complement each other?

• A. They banned poll taxes; they eliminated literacy tests and provided federal enforcement.
• B. They banned literacy tests; they allowed poll taxes.
• C. They expanded voting rights for women.
• D. They established a federal framework for local election oversight.

Answer: (A)

Removing barriers to voting and ensuring federal protection of the franchise. The 24th Amendment prohibits poll taxes in federal elections, removing a financial hurdle that had kept many people from voting. The Voting Rights Act bans literacy tests and empowers federal authorities to enforce voting rights, providing concrete protection against local suppression. Together, they tackle both economic obstacles and discriminatory practices, with federal enforcement backing, to expand and safeguard the right to vote.