Between 1860 and 1900, the percentage of eligible voters participating in presidential elections
A. was rarely above 30 percent.
B. was rarely above 40 percent.
C. was usually around 50 percent.
D. was generally comparable to that of today.
E. ranged between 65 and 80 percent.
Answer: E
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a. candidates for federal office. b. interest groups. c. local voters. d. political machines. e. state parties.