Question

why dont more young people vote? just for me: individual responsibilities many of todays young adults dont vote. in fact, only 49 percent of people under 30 cast their votes in 2004s presidential election. why are so few young people voting? some say that the political system isnt working. some express doubts as to whether their votes make a difference. and despite their access to large amounts of information via ipods, laptops, and cell phones, others say they avoid the polls because they have too many unanswered questions about the voting process. perhaps the greatest obstacle between young people and the voting booth is a lack of understanding of exactly what they should do: where and how do i register to vote? when do i vote? how do i obtain a ballot? the process can be especially challenging for college students. many arent sure if they should register where they attend college or in their hometowns. when they realize question 7 in the first paragraph, the author presents information in order to ______. a. inform readers about the obstacles that prevent young people from voting b. convince readers that it is doubtful that one vote makes a difference c. convince readers that the current political system is not working d. inform readers about the results of the 2004 presidential election

Explanation:

The first paragraph opens with the low youth voter turnout statistic (49% of under-30s in 2004) and then lists common reasons young adults don't vote, including doubts about vote impact, distrust in the political system, and lack of voting process knowledge. This sets up the core topic by outlining the barriers to youth voting.

Answer:

A. Inform readers about the obstacles that prevent young people from voting