Question

-Source: Pew Research Center
Which of the following accurately describes the information presented in the line graph?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government fell significantly between the late 1960s and 1980, but since then has recovered to pre-1970 levels.
A
The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government fell significantly between the late 1960s and 1980, but since then has recovered to pre-1970 levels.
(Choice B) The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government fell significantly between the late 1960s and 1980, and since then has never risen to pre-1970 levels.
B
The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government fell significantly between the late 1960s and 1980, and since then has never risen to pre-1970 levels.
(Choice C) The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government has fallen over the course of every president’s term in office.
C
The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government has fallen over the course of every president’s term in office.
(Choice D) The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government was lowest during Nixon’s presidency.
D
The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government was lowest during Nixon’s presidency.

Answer 1

Based on your description of the line graph, the correct answer is:

(Choice B) The percentage of Americans who said they trust the government fell significantly between the late 1960s and 1980, and since then has never risen to pre-1970 levels.

This choice accurately reflects a trend of declining trust in government that did not recover to earlier levels after the significant drop.