U.S. Citizenship Civics TestRights and ResponsibilitiesMedium
A newly naturalized citizen is preparing for their first federal election. They are 25 years old and have resided in the U.S. for 7 years. Which of the following offices can they NOT vote for?
- AU.S. Representative
- BU.S. Senator
- CState Governor
- DPresident of the United States
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. President of the United States
To vote for President, a citizen must be at least 18 years old. The question asks which office they CANNOT vote for, implying they are eligible to vote for the others listed.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. U.S. citizens 18 and older can vote for U.S. Representatives.
- B. U.S. citizens 18 and older can vote for U.S. Senators.
- C. U.S. citizens 18 and older can vote for state governors.
Voting Age for President
Citizens must be at least 18 years old to vote for the President of the United States.
- Minimum age is 18.
- Applies to all federal elections.
- Established by the 26th Amendment.
Memory trick: Eighteen to choose, for President, it's true!