To determine which conclusion is supported by the data in the chart, we need to carefully analyze the voter turnout percentages for each state in the Republican Primary and the General Election. Here are the steps:
1. List the Voter Turnout for Each State:
- Florida: Primary = 12.8%, Election = 63.5%
- Michigan: Primary = 16.5%, Election = 64.7%
- New York: Primary = 1.4%, Election = 53.1%
- California: Primary = 22.9%, Election = 55.2%
- Texas: Primary = 12.8%, Election = 49.7%
2. Compare Voter Turnout in Primaries vs. General Elections:
- Florida: 63.5% (Election) > 12.8% (Primary)
- Michigan: 64.7% (Election) > 16.5% (Primary)
- New York: 53.1% (Election) > 1.4% (Primary)
- California: 55.2% (Election) > 22.9% (Primary)
- Texas: 49.7% (Election) > 12.8% (Primary)
In all states listed, the voter turnout for the General Election is significantly higher than for the Republican Primary.
3. Draw Conclusions:
Given that in every state provided in the data, voter turnout for the General Election is higher:
- It's clear that voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than in a primary.
4. Evaluate Remaining Statements:
- "California has more Republicans than New York" cannot be concluded solely based on turnout percentages since the data does not provide actual numbers of voters, only percentages of those who turned out to vote.
- "Texas and Florida have a similar number of Republican voters" also cannot be concluded from the percentages given; percentages don't reflect exact voter numbers.
Therefore, the conclusion supported by the data is:
Voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than a primary.
