Which of the following statements about Americans' political knowledge is LEAST accurate?
A. Over the past twenty years, Americans' political knowledge has evidenced a steep and troubling decline.
B. Americans are more likely to be familiar with the functions of political offices than the names of the persons currently occupying those offices.
C. Most Americans have only limited knowledge about world affairs that do not affect their country directly.
D. Older Americans tend to be more knowledgeable about politics than younger ones.
E. Americans pay more attention to and are better informed about issues they feel are very important.
Answer: A
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