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What is the minimum legal drinking age in all U.S. states?

Correct answer

A 18
B 19
C 21
D There is no federal minimum

Why this is the answer

The minimum legal drinking age is 21 in all U.S. states. While the age is technically set by each state, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act effectively standardized it at 21 nationwide by tying federal highway funding to compliance. As a seller or server, you must not sell or serve alcohol to anyone under 21, and you should verify age with valid identification whenever there is any doubt. Selling to a minor is one of the most serious and most commonly enforced violations in alcohol service.

Source: Responsible Beverage Service — Legal Drinking Age

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