### Question
How is the term illiteracy defined?


### Answer
The term **illiteracy** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1973aa* as the following:

> the failure to complete the 5th primary grade

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1973aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 20-ELECTIVE FRANCHISE > SUBCHAPTER I&ndash;B-SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS**

