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4 Post author: ShardPhoenix 29 June 2013 11:36PM

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Comment author: fubarobfusco 30 June 2013 10:36:28AM 0 points [-]

The function of such tests was to invoke the grandfather clause — anyone whose grandfather could vote was not required to pass the test; thus, native-born whites were largely exempt.

(That is the original meaning of the term "grandfather clause", by the way.)

Comment author: pragmatist 01 July 2013 12:20:08AM 4 points [-]

Grandfather clauses were declared unconstitutional in 1915, so this particular test would not have a grandfather clause exemption.