CIVICS
Read the passage from the Athenian Constitution.

"The present state of the constitution is as follows. The franchise (right to vote) is open to all who are of citizen birth by both parents. They are enrolled among the demesmen (citizens) at the age of eighteen. On the occasion of their enrollment the demesmen give their votes on oath, first whether the candidates appear to be of the age prescribed by the law.”

–The Athenian Constitution

Based on the passage, what had to take place before someone could vote in ancient Athens?

A. Citizens had to cast votes to determine if the voter was the correct age.
B. A new voter had to enroll as a voter with the Athenian government.
C. The parents of a new voter had to confirm that their child was 18 years old.
D. The law had to be changed to allow younger people to vote.