Cross-national data on voting turnout suggests that voting rates ...

[Diane]

Cross-national data on voting turnout suggests that voting rates
 
  are ________.
  A) universally high, generally over 80 percent
  B) relatively consistent, in the 50- to 75-percent range
  C) highly variable, ranging from less than 30 percent to nearly 100 percent
  D) often below 50 percent

Question 2

Developing a taxonomy is often the _________ stage in political
 
  analysis, because it sorts cases into a small number of groups in order to reduce complexity, facilitates comparative analysis, and aids the development of generalizations.
  A) first
  B) second
  C) third
  D) final

[wilsonbho]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A