Which statement describes automatic voter registration?

• A. A system that automatically registers eligible individuals when they interact with government agencies, subject to opt-out.
• B. A system that registers everyone to vote regardless of eligibility.
• C. A system that prevents registration unless you pass a test.
• D. A voluntary program that requires explicit consent to register.

Answer: (A)

Automatic voter registration adds eligible people to the voter rolls automatically when they interact with government agencies, using existing records and allowing them to opt out. This captures the automatic nature and eligibility-based scope, plus the opt-out option that distinguishes AVR from forced or voluntary opt-in systems. It isn’t about registering everyone regardless of eligibility, it isn’t about requiring a test to register, and it isn’t a voluntary program that requires explicit consent to register.