The decline in voter participation since the 1960 can be attributed in large part to

a. the belief that government is not responsive, so voting does little good.
b. an increased sense of party identification among the electorate.
c. more restrictive voter registration laws.
d. an increase in the number of poorly educated citizens
e. greater satisfaction with government policies.


Ans: a. the belief that government is not responsive, so voting does little good.

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