Unit 5 FRQ Correction C

“A lot of naysayers doubted that efforts to inspire college students to vote could make much of a difference. We heard harsh judgements of the young: “They aren’t interested; they don’t plan ahead; they don’t follow through; they’d rather protest than vote.” Recent results of national studies show these naysayers are wrong. According to the U.S. Elections Project, turnout rose in all age groups in 2018, with an overall jump of about 14 percentage points from 36.7 percent (in 2014) to 50.3 percent. Although the absolute rate of voting by college students remained lower than that of older groups, college students increased their turnout even more. The National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement reported an increase in voting for college students nationally of 20 percent.” —Professor Edie Goldenberg, Bridge Magazine, 2019

Describe voter turnout as described in the scenario.

In the context of the scenario, explain how voter turnout in part A may have resulted from government voting policy.

Explain how the intersection between state and federal government may impact voter turnout.