What Is the Effect of Aging on Political Participation

question 80

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of aging on political participation?

• A) Aging decreases political participation until the need for government services among the very old causes an uptick in participation.
• B) Aging decreases political participation among women, but not men.
• C) Aging increases political participation until the infirmities of old age make it harder to participate.
• D) Aging has no discernible effect on political participation.

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