A literacy test is an assessment or examination designed to assess an individual's ability to read and write. It is often used as a requirement for certain rights or privileges.
Related terms
Poll Tax: A poll tax is a fee imposed on individuals who want to vote, often used as discriminatory means to prevent certain groups from exercising their voting rights.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed at overcoming legal barriers that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.