Author Question: Studies show that voting participation rates are higher for African Americans than political ... (Read 36 times)

pragya sharda · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Studies show that voting participation rates are higher for African Americans than political scientists would otherwise anticipate on the basis of socioeconomic status. What is the best explanation for this political phenomenon?

a. As a group, African Americans are older than other groups of Americans and consequently more likely to vote.
b. Levels of political efficacy are lower for African Americans than they are for other groups of Americans.
c. African American participation rates are enhanced by the effectiveness of organizations in the African American community.
d. As a group, African Americans are younger than other groups and consequently more likely to vote.
e. As a group, African Americans are wealthier

Question 2

Which of the following individuals would you expect to be most active politically?

a. a 20-year-old college student
b. a 50-year-old college professor
c. a 30-year-old secretary
d. an 80-year-old retiree
e. an 18-year-old high-school senior