Voting Qualifications in Georgia AKS43D

What is the minimum age required to vote in Georgia elections?

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

Which of the following is a basic eligibility requirement to vote in Georgia?

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must own property in Georgia

• Must have a college degree

• Must be married

How long must a person be a resident of Georgia before being eligible to vote?

• 1 day

• 30 days

• 6 months

• 1 year

Which of the following would disqualify a person from voting in Georgia?

• Being 19 years old

• Not being registered to vote

• Being a U.S. citizen

• Living in Georgia for 40 days

A student who just moved to Georgia wants to vote in the next election. What should they do to meet the residency requirement?

• Live in Georgia for at least 30 days before the election

• Register to vote immediately upon arrival

• Vote in their previous state

• Wait until they turn 21

If a person is serving a felony sentence, what must happen before they can vote again in Georgia?

• They must complete their sentence and any probation or parole

• They can vote while in prison

• They must pay a voting fee

• They must move to another state

Which scenario best demonstrates someone meeting all the qualifications to vote in Georgia?

• A 17-year-old U.S. citizen who has lived in Georgia for 40 days

• An 18-year-old U.S. citizen who has lived in Georgia for 35 days and is registered to vote

• A 20-year-old non-citizen who has lived in Georgia for 30 days

• A 19-year-old U.S. citizen who has not registered to vote

A person was convicted of a felony in Georgia but has completed all terms of their sentence, including probation. What should they do to regain their right to vote?

• Register to vote again

• Wait 5 more years

• Move to another state

• Pay a fine

Analyze the following situation: Maria is a 19-year-old U.S. citizen who moved to Georgia 20 days before an election and registered to vote. Can she legally vote in the upcoming election? Explain why or why not.

• Yes, because she is over 18 and registered

• No, because she has not met the 30-day residency requirement

• Yes, because she is a U.S. citizen

• No, because she is not a Georgia native

Suppose a person is 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, has lived in Georgia for 40 days, but is currently serving a felony sentence. Can this person vote in Georgia elections? Justify your answer.

• Yes, because they meet the age and residency requirements

• No, because they are serving a felony sentence

• Yes, because they are a U.S. citizen

• No, because they have not registered to vote