Question

Percent who identify with a political ideology
18-29 30-44 45-64 65+
Liberal
\[31\%\]
\[23\%\]
\[21\%\]
\[16\%\]
Moderate
\[39\%\]
\[41\%\]
\[40\%\]
\[39\%\]
Conservative
\[29\%\]
\[36\%\]
\[39\%\]
\[45\%\]
Source: 2000 National Annenberg Election Study
Which of the following statements is reflected in the data in the chart?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) People who are between the ages of 45 and 64 are more likely to be liberal than conservative
A
People who are between the ages of 45 and 64 are more likely to be liberal than conservative
(Choice B) People who are between the ages of 35 and 44 are more likely identify as liberal than moderate
B
People who are between the ages of 35 and 44 are more likely identify as liberal than moderate
(Choice C) People who are 29 years old or younger are more likely to identify as conservative than liberal
C
People who are 29 years old or younger are more likely to identify as conservative than liberal
(Choice D) People who are 65 years old or older are more likely to identify as conservative than liberal
D
People who are 65 years old or older are more likely to identify as conservative than liberal

Answer 1

To analyze the statements in relation to the data provided in the chart, let’s break down the relevant age groups and their political identification percentages:

- **Ages 18-29**:
- Liberal: 31%
- Moderate: 39%
- Conservative: 29%

- **Ages 30-44**:
- Liberal: 23%
- Moderate: 41%
- Conservative: 36%

- **Ages 45-64**:
- Liberal: 21%
- Moderate: 40%
- Conservative: 39%

- **Ages 65+**:
- Liberal: 16%
- Moderate: 39%
- Conservative: 45%

Now, let's evaluate each choice against the data:

- **(Choice A)**: "People who are between the ages of 45 and 64 are more likely to be liberal than conservative."
- 21% (Liberal) vs. 39% (Conservative) → This statement is **false**.

- **(Choice B)**: "People who are between the ages of 35 and 44 are more likely to identify as liberal than moderate."
- Data for ages 30–44: Liberal (23%) vs. Moderate (41%) → This statement is **false**.

- **(Choice C)**: "People who are 29 years old or younger are more likely to identify as conservative than liberal."
- 31% (Liberal) vs. 29% (Conservative) → This statement is **false**.

- **(Choice D)**: "People who are 65 years old or older are more likely to identify as conservative than liberal."
- 16% (Liberal) vs. 45% (Conservative) → This statement is **true**.

Based on this evaluation, the correct answer is:

**(Choice D) People who are 65 years old or older are more likely to identify as conservative than liberal.**