Which of these statements best explains the job of state and local election officials?
A. to nominate candidates for the general election
B. to determine the date of federal elections
C. to oversee election procedures and voter registration
D. to determine the procedures and date of indigenous nation elections
C. to oversee election procedures and voter registration
State and local election officials are primarily responsible for administering election laws, overseeing election procedures, and managing voter registration within their respective jurisdictions. They ensure elections are conducted fairly, securely, and efficiently. They do not nominate candidates, determine the date of federal elections, or dictate the electoral processes of indigenous nations, which often manage their own elections according to their laws and customs.