What restriction is removed by the 24th Amendment?

The 24th Amendment, ratified in 1964, specifically prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections. Poll taxes were fees that individuals had to pay in order to vote, which effectively disenfranchised low-income individuals, particularly African Americans and poor whites, by making it economically difficult for them to participate in elections. By removing the voting tax requirement, the 24th Amendment aimed to eliminate this barrier and promote greater access to the electoral process for all citizens, regardless of their financial situation.

This focus on removing financial barriers reflects the broader civil rights movement of the time, which sought to ensure equal voting rights and challenge systemic discrimination in the electoral process. Other options related to age, race, or citizenship requirements do not directly pertain to the specific prohibition enacted by the 24th Amendment.