In Order to Make It Hard for Poor Blacks to Vote

question 53

Short Answer

In order to make it hard for poor blacks to vote without falling afoul of the Fifteenth Amendment,many southern states required citizens to pay __________,which disproportionately disenfranchised African Americans.

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Definitions:

Deferred Income Taxes

Taxes applicable to income that are due in the future periods due to temporary differences between the tax base of assets or liabilities and their carrying amount in the financial statements.

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's core operating activities, excluding non-operating income, taxes, and interest expenses.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed, which can vary based on income levels, jurisdictions, and specific types of taxes.

Treasury Stock Approach

A method used in calculating diluted earnings per share, considering the potential impact of convertible securities as if they were converted into common stock and then reacquired by the company.