Which of the following statements about political participation and lower-income Americans is true?
A. Americans in the bottom fifth of income levels are twice as likely to engage in public protest as those in the top fifth.
B. They are best positioned to participate politically but show the highest level of apathy toward participation.
C. Despite lower voting turnout levels, the high visibility of lower-income Americans leads to them having political influence roughly equal to that of wealthy Americans.
D. They are more sought out by state and local governments, with the intent to register them as voters, than are wealthier Americans.
E. They need the most government help but are least likely to engage in collective action to seek it.
Answer: E
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