U.S. Citizenship Civics TestRights and ResponsibilitiesMedium
A U.S. citizen approaches the age where they can participate in federal elections. How old must citizens be to vote for President?
- A18 years old
- B25 years old
- C21 years old
- D16 years old
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 18 years old
The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age to 18 years old. Therefore, citizens must be 18 to vote for President.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. 25 years old is not the minimum voting age for federal elections.
- C. 21 years old was the voting age before the 26th Amendment.
- D. 16 years old is not the minimum voting age for federal elections.
Voting Age
The minimum age at which a U.S. citizen is legally allowed to vote in federal elections.
- Set by the 26th Amendment
- Applies to all federal elections
- Also applies to most state and local elections
Memory trick: Eighteen and ready to vote, a citizen's note.