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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.