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The goal of the grandfather clause is not make things difficult for people that already have things in place. If you are building a new place, you are not applicable to the grandfather clause.

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What law made the grandfather clause illegal?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 made the grandfather clause illegal. This act aimed to eliminate discriminatory voting practices, including the use of grandfather clauses, to ensure that all citizens could exercise their right to vote without facing unfair barriers.


In what region did the grandfather clause exist?

The Grandfather Clause was a clause that was instituted by several southern states in the United States of America during the Reconstruction, making it virtually impossible for African Americans to vote. The seven states that enacted the Grandfather Clause or some variation were Louisiana, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Virginia.


Southern states sometimes used a grandfather clause to allow them to?

A grandfather clause is a provision when an old rule continues to apply to some existing situations while the new rule will apply to all future cases. Those exempt from the new rule are said to have grandfather rights or acquired rights. Slaves were the target because the old rule found they weren't citizens and couldn't vote, so it was applied to a new law.


What is a clause that modifies a will?

A residuary clause in a will specifies how any remaining assets should be distributed after all specific bequests and debts have been settled.


What is an elliptical clause?

An elliptical clause is a type of clause in which words or phrases are omitted because they can be understood from context. This omission makes the sentence more concise. Elliptical clauses are common in spoken language and informal writing.