Source: Authors' Analysis of 1972-2012 American National Election Studies Data

question 20

Multiple Choice

Source: Authors' analysis of 1972-2012 American National Election Studies data.
-Based on the graph,how did political participation among 18-29 year olds and 65+ year olds change between 1972 and 2012?

• A)The two groups were equally politically involved at that time.-Consider This: Younger Americans reported infrequently following politics at high levels around 2000.
• B)Younger Americans grew more politically apathetic,and older Americans less so.
• C)Older Americans were more disenchanted with the government than younger Americans.
• D)Both older and younger Americans consider themselves highly politically engaged.

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