A student researching voting has taken notes:

• Youth voter turnout has historically been low • Civic education can increase political engagement • Online voter registration has increased registration rates • Young people engage politically through social media • Several countries have considered lowering voting age to 16

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The student wants to explain barriers to youth voting.

A

Several countries have considered lowering the voting age to 16.

B

Youth voting faces barriers including less civic education, unfamiliarity with registration processes, and competing priorities—though online registration and social media engagement are helping.

C

Young people increasingly engage in politics through social media.

D

Online voter registration has helped increase registration rates.

Correct Answer: B

Choice B. Civic education gaps and registration unfamiliarity explain barriers.