Which of the following is an example of why voter registration laws exist?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to determine eligibility to vote based on residency
to determine eligibility to vote based on residency

to determine the winner of a general election.
to determine the winner of a general election.

to nominate candidates to represent a political party in a general election
to nominate candidates to represent a political party in a general election

to select the date of state and local elections
to select the date of state and local elections

Answer 1

The correct response is:

to determine eligibility to vote based on residency.

Voter registration laws exist primarily to ensure that individuals are eligible to vote in a given jurisdiction, which typically involves confirming their residency.