According to a 2018 survey, almost what percentage of American adults participated in some type of political action in the past five years?

• A. 70 percent
• B. 50 percent
• C. 60 percent
• D. 80 percent

Answer: (A)

People engage in politics in more ways than just voting, and this question tests understanding of broad political participation. A 2018 survey found that roughly seven in ten American adults—about 70 percent—had taken some political action in the past five years. That means a large majority did something political beyond casting a ballot, such as contacting a representative, signing a petition, volunteering for a campaign, or attending a meeting. Among the given options, 70 percent best matches the idea of “almost” three-quarters without overstating it; the other figures—50, 60, or 80 percent—either understate or overstate the level of engagement described.