Has voter turnout for the population of 18-24 year olds changed since 1972 when 18 year olds were given the right to vote?

• Since 1972 voter turnout among 18-24 year olds has increased 10 percent
• There has been no change in voter turnout among 18-24 year olds
• Voter turnout among 18-24 year olds has declined Source: Carnegie Corporation’s Strengthening US Democracy Report 2002. Source: Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement 2002

Which of the following reasons was most often given by registered voters for not voting in the 2000 presidential election?

• they were out of town
• not interested/felt their vote would not make a difference
• illness, were disabled, or had a family emergency
• too busy or had conflicting work/school schedules
• forgot to vote

How do the registration to vote and actual voting percentages for the 18-24 and the 65-74 age groups compare?

• 18-24 year olds are more likely to register to vote but less likely to actually vote than older adults
• voting percentages are similar but older adults have higher registration rates
• 65-74 year olds are more likely to register to vote and more likely to actually vote than 18-24 year olds