Part A The central idea of the second paragraph links low voter turnout to which idea?

voters’ lack of interest

citizens’ lack of curiosity

high approval ratings of Congress

widespread reforms in government

Part B

Which phrase from the paragraph best supports the answer in part A?

“. . . most commonly attributed . . .”

“According to this theory . . .”

“. . . effecting improvement or reform.”

“. . . with voters staying home in the millions . . .”

THE PARAGRAPH:-

Nonparticipation in elections is most commonly attributed to voter indifference. According to this theory, citizens have not only grown increasingly disappointed by government (as shown by lamentably low approval ratings for such governmental institutions as Congress); they have also become convinced that their participation is meaningless in effecting improvement or reform. Apathy has bred widespread inertia, with voters staying home in the millions on Election Day.