Does anyone know what the granfather clause is in American government?:eek:

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Originally Posted by musicqueen

Does anyone know what the granfather clause is in American government?:eek:

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Let's say for example youv'e been selling cars in AL or any state, county, city for that matter for the last 10 years and the law did not require you post a surety bond to obtain a license. A law is passed and it "grandfather's" existing dealers from posting a bond. So you are 'grandfathered in" an do not have to comply with the new law that requires a bond for all new dealers requesting a license to sell cars. Did my example help you ?

Grandfather Clause - A provision exempting persons or other entities already engaged in an activity from rules or legislation affecting that activity. Grandfather clauses sometimes are added to legislation in order to avoid antagonizing groups with established interests in the activities affected.

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Originally Posted by musicqueen

Does anyone know what the granfather clause is in American government?:eek:

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This was used to prevent African Americans from voting. It said that if your grandfather couldn't vote then neither could you. And since for most African Americans their grandfathers were slaves...