To determine which statement best describes the table regarding voter turnout in states with and without election-day registration, let's carefully analyze the data given for the years 2008 and 2012.
Here are the key points:
1. In 2008, the voter turnout percentage in states with election-day registration was 72%, while in states without election-day registration it was 62%.
2. In 2012, the voter turnout percentage in states with election-day registration was 65%, while in states without election-day registration it was 58%.
Now, let's compare the percentages:
For 2008:
- States with election-day registration: 72%
- States without election-day registration: 62%
Clearly, 72% is greater than 62%.
For 2012:
- States with election-day registration: 65%
- States without election-day registration: 58%
Again, 65% is greater than 58%.
In both years (2008 and 2012), states with election-day registration had higher voter turnout compared to states without election-day registration.
Given these observations, the statement that best describes the table is:
"States with election-day registration had higher turnout."
