Which of the following conclusions can be supported by the information in this chart? Voting Rates (in percent) by Educational Attainment and Age Groups: 2008

18 to 24 years

25 to 44 years

45 to 64 years

65 years and older

Less than high school

27.0

29.2

40.3

51.9

High school graduate

39.9

44.8

61.1

68.5

Some college or associate’s degree

56.6

63.8

74.3

79.1

Bachelor’s degree or more

70.2

76.7

81.1

82.0

Source: U. S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, November 2008

Participation in elections increases as education level increases across all age groups.
Education level was a significant factor in the outcome of the 2008 election.
Decreasing the drop-out rate among high school students will positively affect voting rates.
Increasing access to higher education will decrease citizens' participation in government.

Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(04.08 MC)

The following table shows the exit polls (surveys taken after voters leave the polling places) for the 2008 presidential election. Which of the following statements can you prove to be true using the information in the table?

Exit Poll Results by Age: 2008 Presidential Election*

18-29

66% Democrat
32% Republican

30-44

52% Democrat
46% Republican

45-59

49% Democrat
49% Republican

60 and older

47% Democrat
51% Republican

*Source: New York Times. November 5, 2008

Most voters between 30 and 40 clearly support Republicans.
The number of older voters will increase in the next election.
Votes for both candidates will most likely be evenly split among future races.
Younger voters tend to vote more Democratic than older voters.

Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(04.07 MC)

Which of the following statements is an example of political propaganda?
The governor ordered a state of emergency in six counties in the aftermath of the hurricane.
The U. S. economy added over 120,000 new jobs in the month of November, according to the Department of Labor.
The mayor’s opinion is that adding the fourth runway to the municipal airport will bring more revenue to the city and increase tourism.
Voting 'yes' on the Democrats’ education plan is the only way to save public education in this country.

Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(04.07 MC)

A candidate running for state governor has an ad on TV. The ad begins with the candidate making a promise to improve the state. Then it shows short interviews with average citizens. They say the candidate is most likely to improve the state's economy. Then the ad displays quotes from the opposing candidate. The quotes are shown over background images of closed factories and charts showing increases in poverty. The chart data are associated with the opponent’s political party.

What part of the ad uses symbolism to get the candidate's message across?
The interviews with average citizens
The images of closed factories
The statement from the candidate
The quotes from the opposing candidate

Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(04.01 MC)

The state legislature is seeking to raise property taxes for businesses across the state.

Which statement would best support the perspective of a business owner who does not want taxes to increase?
Increased taxes will be hard on many but will be worth it in the long run.
Increased taxes would benefit the schools and improve roadways we all use.
Increased taxes for businesses are long overdue in this city, and now is the time for change.
Increased taxes would make it hard for business owners to hire more employees.

Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(04.01 MC)

A citizen's group supporting a new water bottling plant in Citizen City has produced an ad to be run on local TV.

Which of the following is most likely to be heard in this ad?
The new bottling plant will be good for our natural resources.
The new bottling plant will bring new jobs and new funds for our schools.
The new bottling plant will give shoppers more choices at the store.
The new bottling plant will get many tax breaks and cost us in the long run.

Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(04.01 MC)

Imagine you want to convince your congressman to support a bill to create jobs.

Which statement is most likely to win his support for the bill?
The bill would increase the number of people in low-paying jobs.
The bill might help employ more teachers and police officers.
The bill could lead to more debt to foreign countries.
The bill would make up for bills he sponsored that failed in the past.