Which of the following statements plausibly explains why Social Security is a prominent issue in many elections?
A. Young people are likely to follow politics, but they are unlikely to vote.
B. Seniors are likely to follow politics and are likely to vote.
C. Seniors are likely to follow politics, but they are unlikely to vote.
D. Seniors are unlikely to follow politics, but they do vote.
Answer: B
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c. all states will reach very far afield from the prevailing opinion in terms of policies to attract new businessesand individuals. d. states have no control over policy in any meaningful way.
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