What is the main purpose of the 24th Amendment?

• A. To ban poll taxes in federal elections
• B. To prohibit poll taxes in federal elections
• C. To guarantee freedom of religion
• D. To abolish property requirements for voting

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested is that voting in federal elections cannot be conditioned on paying a poll tax. The 24th Amendment was designed to remove that financial barrier, ensuring that a person's ability to vote isn’t blocked by not paying a tax. Its language makes clear that rights to vote for federal offices cannot be denied or abridged because of a poll tax, which is why the option stating prohibition of poll taxes in federal elections is the best fit. This topic is separate from religious freedom or property-based voting qualifications, which come from different amendments and contexts. The answer choice that aligns with the constitutional prohibition on poll taxes captures the amendment’s purpose and historical use.