Which statement best describes voting rights within the organization?

• A. All members, including alumni, can vote.
• B. Voting rights are determined by the president.
• C. Only active members are eligible to vote.
• D. Only executive officers can vote.

Answer: (C)

Voting rights are tied to current membership status, specifically being an active member. Active members are those who meet the organization's ongoing requirements (like dues, attendance, and participation) and thus have a current stake in governance. This setup ensures that those influencing decisions are directly involved in the group’s activities at the moment. That’s why the statement that only active members are eligible to vote is the best fit.

Alumni often aren’t current participants in the organization, so giving them voting power would dilute the influence of those currently engaged. Letting the president determine who can vote or restricting votes to executive officers concentrates power and bypasses a broader, representative process, which isn’t how most organizations structure voting rights.