Two students are engaged in a debate about the issues surrounding the lack of knowledge Americans have regarding the politics. Kylie believes that uninformed voters are a real problem and that there should be some way to better educate the public or ensure that only those who are informed are casting votes. Megan, on the other hand, does not see the lack of knowledge as that big of a problem. Which argument can Megan make to best support her position?

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Megan can argue that voters are still capable of making rational decisions, even if they do not have all the information about politics. She can also argue that restricting the voting rights of uninformed citizens would not be effective, as it would be difficult to determine who is truly informed and who is not. While it may be impossible to educate every citizen about the American political system, this does not necessarily mean that the lack of knowledge is not a problem. Similarly, while historical precedent may show that the public has always been uninformed, this does not mean that the lack of knowledge is not an issue in modern times.

Two Students Are Engaged in a Debate About the Issues