Question

questions 6 through 8 refer to the following.
a large national survey of young americans recently released by circle shows young obama and romney voters had strikingly similar levels of political knowledge. the survey also shows a clear relationship between respondents high school education experiences and their knowledge of campaign issues and political participation in the 2012 presidential election. however, taking high school civics had little or no relationship with young adults choice between barack obama and mitt romney. \young people who recalled experiencing more high - quality civic education practices in schools were more likely to vote, to form political opinions, to know campaign issues, and to know general facts about the us political system,\ said peter levine, director of circle. \civic education was not related to partisanship or choice of candidate. these results should allay political concerns about civic education being taught in schools.\
source: circle, 2013
which of the following explains how the scenario described in the passage relates to political behavior?
a globalization has influenced how individuals participate in politics.
b taking part in civic education affects whether or not an individual participates politically.
c generational differences account for major differences in political participation rates.
d individuals are likely to form opinions about politics that correspond to their parents views.

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes that high - quality civic education in schools makes young people more likely to vote, form opinions, know campaign issues, etc. This directly relates to the idea that civic education affects political participation. Option A about globalization is not mentioned in the passage. Option C about generational differences is not the focus here. Option D about parents' views is also not in the passage.

Answer:

B. Taking part in civic education affects whether or not an individual participates politically.