Which of the following is NOT a general voter eligibility requirement?

• A. Must be a citizen
• B. Be at least 18
• C. Must own property
• D. Be registered to vote

Answer: (C)

Voting eligibility centers on being a citizen, meeting a minimum age, and being registered to vote. Owning property has never been a general requirement to vote; requiring property would exclude many eligible citizens who rent and would go against the principle of equal access. So, this statement isn’t a gatekeeper to voting. In practice, eligible voters are typically U.S. citizens who are at least 18 by Election Day, reside in the state (and county), and are registered by the deadline. There can be other restrictions, like certain felony statuses or mental incapacity, but property ownership is not one of the general requirements.