Which statement best explains why the technological advances of the past decade have increased political participation among young Americans? 

 

: a. Technologically savvy people have traditionally had much lower levels of political participation than other groups.

b. Young Americans face a broader range of social, economic, and environmental problems than previous generations.

c. Fear of exposure in the many forms of social media predominantly used by young people has made politicians more responsive to the public.

d. Social networking provides young people with avenues of political participation that are more compelling than traditional methods.