american democracy project

      80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 70% 56% 59% 49% 41% 36% 40% 29% 20% 10% 0% DotNets GenX Boomers Matures Most people look out for themselves Most people would take advantage of you Source: The Civic and Political Health of the Nation, A Generational Portrait, 2002. 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1976 1980 1972 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 25+ turnout 18-24 turnout Source: Current Population Survey (CPS), November Supplement, calculated using CIRCLE method. 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Age 65+ Age 30-64 Age 20-29              