Claim: By lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 in the United States, young people will develop lifelong voting habits that will make them more concerned citizens. Counterclaim: Americans in the 18 to 29 age group have the lowest rates of voter turnout, so lowering the voting age to 16 is not likely to have any effect on voting habits. The student who wrote the claim is developing a revised claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim. Which is the best revision? (1 point) which answer is right

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Claim: By lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 in the United States, young people will develop lifelong voting habits that will make them more concerned citizens. Counterclaim: Americans in the 18 to 29 age group have the lowest rates of voter turnout, so lowering the voting age to 16 is not likely to have any effect on voting habits. The student who wrote the claim is developing a revised claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim. Which is the best revision? (1 point)  which answer is right 
Austria lowered its voting age to 16 in 2007, and this has led to Scotland, Wales, and three British crown dependencies also allowing 16-year-olds the vote. People of all ages deserve to have a voice, but especially those who are old enough to work and pay taxes, which includes 16-and 17-year-olds.Students usually study government and civics during the last two years of high school, so 16- and 17-years-olds find voting to be a way to engage with what they learn. Only one out of eight 18-year-olds voted in the most recent national election and lowering the voting age would be a great way to increase those numbers.

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The best revision for the claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim would integrate evidence and address the concerns raised in the counterclaim while strengthening the original assertion that lowering the voting age could lead to increased civic engagement.

Here’s a possible revision combining those elements:

"Lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 can foster lifelong voting habits among young individuals, as evidenced by countries like Austria, where the shift led to increased political engagement among younger voters. Despite current low turnout among the 18 to 29 age group, incorporating 16-year-olds into the voting process allows them to engage with civic education and issues while still in high school, increasing the likelihood that they will develop a habitual voting practice. Given that 16- and 17-year-olds can work and pay taxes, they deserve a voice in the democratic process, which could ultimately lead to higher voter participation rates in their future."

This revision directly counters the claim that lowering the voting age won't impact voting habits by providing examples and emphasizing the potential benefits of early engagement.