Question
Which of the following statements about political apathy in the United States is correct? A)The demographic with the most voter apathy is the young; however, the young do vote as they age. B)Half the people in the United States have contacted a national, state, or local official about a political issue or problem C)Only a small minority of all citizens are familiar with the political process in the United States, and very few tend to identify with a political party D)Young people are not alienated from the political system, contrary to popular belief
Answer
A)The demographic with the most voter apathy is the young; however, the young do vote as they age.
- Q:What are the options? A)The demographic with the most voter apathy is the young; however, the young do vote as they age. B)Half the people in the United States have contacted a national, state, or local official about a political issue or problem C)Only a small minority of all citizens are familiar with the political process in the United States, and very few tend to identify with a political party D)Young people are not alienated from the political system, contrary to popular belief
- A: The correct option is A)The demographic with the most voter apathy is the young; however, the young do vote as they age. Explanation: Option A is correct as studies indicate that young people are more politically apathetic than older generations. However, as they age they tend to vote more frequently. Options B and C are incorrect as studies indicate that only a small fraction of citizens have reached out to their elected officials and an even smaller number identify with a political party. Option D is incorrect as studies suggest that young people are often alienated from the political system.