Which of the following can be a contributing factor to the decrease in participation in the United States after 1960?
A)The passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment
B)An increase in party identification by voters
C)A decrease in party identification by voters
D)Both the passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment and a decrease in party identification by voters

Question

Which of the following can be a contributing factor to the decrease in participation in the United States after 1960?
A)The passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment
B)An increase in party identification by voters
C)A decrease in party identification by voters
D)Both the passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment and a decrease in party identification by voters

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment in 1971, which lowered the voting age to 18, could have increased participation rates among young voters. However, it is unlikely that the amendment alone could explain the overall decrease in participation after 1960. Instead, a decrease in party identification by voters may have contributed to the trend. As fewer individuals identified strongly with a political party, they may have felt less motivated to participate in the political process. Therefore, the best choice is D: Both the passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment and a decrease in party identification by voters.

Which of the Following Can Be a Contributing Factor to the Decrease