Question

The chart compares how men and women voted in presidential elections from 1972 to 2012.



This chart demonstrates that

men and women are more likely to support Democratic candidates going forward.
women and men were equal in their support of Democratic candidates.
men were more likely to support Democratic candidates than women.
women were more likely to support Democratic candidates than men.

Answer 1

women were more likely to support Democratic candidates than men.

Explanation: across the 1972–2012 elections the chart shows women consistently giving a larger share of their vote to Democratic presidential candidates than men, producing a persistent gender gap.