In the Context of Voting, the Practical Effect of the Grandfather

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the context of voting, the practical effect of the grandfather clause was to​

• A) ​permit African Americans to vote, as long as their family members had voted in a presidential election.
• B) ​deny voting rights to African Americans, while maintaining the right of poor white citizens to vote.
• C) ​provide a procedure for African Americans to follow, as long as they arrived early at the polling place.
• D) ​deliver information to African Americans regarding upcoming votes, while maintaining a separate location for voting.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The added satisfaction a consumer gains from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Poverty

A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare.

Labor-Force Experience

The accumulated skills, knowledge, and expertise that individuals gain from participating in the workforce over time.

In-Kind Transfer

A type of assistance provided by the government where goods and services are given to individuals instead of cash.