Looking at Young Voter Turnout in the 2020 Election

Looking at Young Voter Turnout in the 2020 Election

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The video discusses the challenges of engaging young people in the political process, highlighting Bernie Sanders' perspective and research findings on youth turnout in primaries. It compares youth participation in primaries to general and midterm elections, noting state-by-state variations in voting rates. Strategies to increase youth engagement are suggested, emphasizing early involvement in the political process. The video also explores the impact of youth voters on political outcomes, particularly in the context of Joe Biden's delegate lead and the potential influence of moderate young voters in upcoming elections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical turnout rate for young people in primary elections?

Above 50%

Between 30% and 40%

Below 20%

Exactly 25%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the data, which state had the highest youth turnout rate on Super Tuesday in 2020?

California

Massachusetts

Texas

Tennessee

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a way to increase young voter turnout?

Focus on social media campaigns

Offer incentives for voting

Engage them earlier in the political process

Engage them a month before elections

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of young voters in the 2018 midterms?

They had no significant impact

They helped Democrats take back the House

They mostly abstained from voting

They supported Republican candidates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Joe Biden face with young voters?

Overwhelming support from all demographics

Indifference from older voters

Too much support from young voters

Lack of support from young voters