What Was the Effect of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment That Enfranchised

question 13

Multiple Choice

What was the effect of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment that enfranchised 18- to 20-year-olds?

• A) It boosted voter turnout in the United States above that of most other democratic nations.
• B) It reduced the national voter turnout rate.
• C) It increased the national voter turnout rate.
• D) It decreased the percentage of the population that distrusts the American political system.
• E) It countered the increasing social mobility of this group.

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Definitions:

Longitudinal

Pertaining to research or studies that follow subjects over a period of time to observe changes or developments.

Same Group

A collection of individuals or items that are considered together because of shared characteristics or a common purpose.

Older

A comparative term used to describe someone or something of greater age or the process of aging or becoming older.

Cohort Effect

The influence that shared characteristics or experiences of a group have on the results of a study, due to members of the group having been born at or around the same time.