Amendment XXIV

Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.

Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.


Thoughts on the twenty fourth amendment:

This amendment finished the goals set out by the fifthteenth amendment. This amendment elimated the major road block many African-American citizens still faced when they tried to excersise their right to vote.

Shortly after the ratification of this amendment congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These two legislative powerhouses gave the Federal government the power to extened Civil Rights to all areas of the nation. This amendment allowed the Civil Rights movement took a huge leap foward in their struggle that still continues today.






Rosa Parks Bus Tour Teaches About Civil Rights Movement
Sierra Moore Created: 12/1/2009 6:01:49 PM Updated: 12/1/2009 6:04:48 PM


Greensboro, NC -- It's been 54 years since Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on an Alabama bus. Greensboro leaders want to share her story with local students.

The Greensboro Transit Authority held its Rosa Parks Bus Tour Tuesday. It's a national effort to educate students on Civil Rights events in our country's history.

The special bus visited Jackson Middle School, and kids got to experience the history lesson inside the bus, complete with pictures from the time period.

Many say Rosa Parks was courageous for her actions.

"If I was Rosa Parks I don't think I would've done anything like that," said Eighth Grader Rashawn Graham. "I probably would've stood up and went to the back of the bus."

The bus tour also made stops at Guilford Middle School, Allen Middle School and Harrison Middle School.




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