Which term refers to the requirement that a citizen must live in a state for a certain period before voting?

• A. Literacy requirement
• B. Citizenship requirement
• C. Residency requirement
• D. Voter ID requirement

Answer: (C)

Residency determines where you can participate in elections and for how long you must live there before you can vote. The term describes establishing a home in a state with the intent to stay and meeting a minimum duration prior to an election. This focus on where you live and for how long makes it the best fit for the requirement described. It’s different from literacy requirements (which would hinge on ability to read), citizenship requirements (which relate to being a citizen, not the length of residence), or voter ID requirements (which concern proving identity rather than establishing residency). In practice, many states specify a set number of days you must reside in the state before you’re eligible to vote.