The Average Age of the U

question 26

Multiple Choice

The average age of the U.S.population is increasing.What impact would you expect this development to have on voter participation rates?

• A)Voter participation rates will decline because elderly people are often unable to participate politically because of poor health.
• B)Voter participation rates will decline because elderly people are less interested in politics than younger adults.
• C)Voter participation rates will decline because elderly people have lower internal political efficacy.
• D)Voter participation rates will decline because elderly people have lower external political efficacy.
• E)Voter participation rates will increase because older adults are generally more likely to participate than younger adults.

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Definitions:

Nitrates

Salts or esters of nitric acid, containing the NO3- ion, commonly used in fertilizers.

Nitrogenous Compounds

Organic or inorganic compounds containing nitrogen in various chemical forms, important in many biological processes and industrial applications.

Organic Nitrogen

Nitrogen that is found in organic compounds, including proteins, nucleic acids, and other naturally occurring organic molecules.

Empowerment

Authorization and enablement; the awakening, liberation, and inspiration of people. Principles of empowerment include trust in people, investment in people, recognition of accomplishment, and decentralized decision making. Empowerment is closely associated with the concepts of democratic and participative leadership.