According to a Recent Analysis of Data from a Sample

question 86

Multiple Choice

According to a recent analysis of data from a sample of nationally representative high school seniors, which of the following trends in regard to adolescents' civic engagement and political participation is true?

• A) Since 1990, there has been a steady increase in the proportion of young people who report participating in community service activities.
• B) Since 1990, there has been a decrease in the proportion of young people who report participating in conventional civic activities (example: voting, contacting elected officials).
• C) Since 1990, the proportion of young people who engage in alternative political activities (e.g., boycotts, demonstrations) has fluctuated.
• D) All of these are true.

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