Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Practice Exam

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What is the legal drinking age in the United States?

  1. 18

  2. 21

  3. 16

  4. 25

The correct answer is: 21

The legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years old, established by the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. This law mandated that all states enforce a minimum legal drinking age of 21 to curb alcohol-related accidents and promote public health and safety. The age limit was set based on research indicating that younger individuals may be more susceptible to alcohol's negative effects, including impaired decision-making and higher risks of addiction. The law has been effective in reducing drunk driving incidents among young people and has significantly impacted the culture around alcohol consumption in the United States.

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