An impromptu examination of an individual's ability to speak and pronounce specific legal passages or a short quiz pertaining to facts of state or U.S. government that was required before voting was called a(n)

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Literacy tests were historically used in the United States to disenfranchise voters, particularly African Americans, by testing their ability to read and understand texts, often including complex legal or government-related passages.

An Impromptu Examination of an Individual's Ability to Speak and Pronounce