AP US Government · Data analysis
Which conclusion is best supported by the table?
Age composition of the citizen voting-age population and reported voters, 2020
| Age | Share of citizen voting-age population | Share of reported voters |
|---|---|---|
| 18-29 | 20.3% | 16.5% |
| 30-44 | 24.0% | 23.2% |
| 45-64 | 32.6% | 34.7% |
| 65 and older | 23.0% | 25.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, November 2020. Percentages are shares of the citizen voting-age population and of reported voters; values may not sum to 100 because of rounding.
Which conclusion is best supported by the table?
Answer and explanation
Answer: B: The age composition of reported voters was older than the age composition of the citizen voting-age population
Younger groups hold smaller shares of voters than of citizens, while older groups hold larger shares, so reported voters were older in composition than the citizen voting-age population, making B correct. Choice A is tempting because older voters are overrepresented, but those 65 and older were only 25.7 percent of voters, not a majority. Choice C invents a federal prohibition on young registration; the table shows no reasons. Choice D claims age was the only characteristic tied to turnout, though the table contains no evidence about other characteristics.
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