What are the basic requirements to vote in the United States?

• A. Be a United States citizen, meet age requirement (18 by election day), and meet residency and registration requirements; not disqualified by law.
• B. Not all residents can vote; voting is restricted to citizens.
• C. Own property and pay taxes.
• D. Pass a literacy test.

Answer: (B)

Voting eligibility hinges on a few clear requirements: you must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and you must meet your state’s residency and voter registration rules. You also must not be disqualified by law, which can include certain restrictions that vary by state (such as some felony disenfranchisement rules).

The idea that only residents can vote is incomplete because voting is limited to citizens, but you also need to meet age, residency/registration, and legal eligibility. Statements about owning property, paying taxes, or literacy tests are not part of modern U.S. voting requirements. The essential factors are citizenship, age, residency/registration, and lawful eligibility.