Question

What best evaluates the connection between demographic changes over time and political outcomes in the U.S.?(1 point)
Responses

the targeting of underrepresented voters by candidates during elections to gain more votes
the targeting of underrepresented voters by candidates during elections to gain more votes

the addition of amendments to the Constitution giving more people the right to vote
the addition of amendments to the Constitution giving more people the right to vote

the limiting of polling locations, language-specific material, and mail ballots for specific voters
the limiting of polling locations, language-specific material, and mail ballots for specific voters

the inclusion of all men being able to vote in elections

Answer 1

the addition of amendments to the Constitution giving more people the right to vote

Explanation: Expanding who can vote changes the electorate’s demographic makeup and therefore shifts political outcomes and policy priorities (e.g., 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments).