Of whom does the State Militia consist?

• A. All able-bodied male citizens of the state between 18 and 45, except those exempted.
• B. All residents of the state aged 60 and above.
• C. Members of the National Guard only.
• D. Any citizen over 21.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who is eligible to serve in the state’s militia based on age and citizenship. The state militia is described as consisting of able-bodied male citizens of the state who are within a specific age window, with any legally recognized exemptions. This means those who fit the profile—residing in the state, meeting the health and other exemptions allowed by law—are part of the militia pool.

That’s why the answer is the best: it matches the traditional framework that defines militia membership by eligibility tied to age (18 to 45) and citizenship, with exemptions. The other ideas don’t fit this structure: someone aged 60 or older falls outside the typical service age; the National Guard is a modern organized component but doesn’t alone define the broader state militia in the historical sense; and allowing any citizen over 21 ignores the required 18-to-45 range and the need for being able-bodied.