CLEP Social Sciences

Answer - B - The most common form of political activity carried out by citizens of the United States is voting in presidential elections.

Key Takeaway: Statistics have shown that voting in presidential elections is the most common form of political participation by United States citizens. Many individuals tend to feel alienated by the government and that their participation does not make a difference. This is often even reflected in voter turnout-the area of greatest participation. Even in the 2008 election, during which voter turnouts were the highest in forty years, only about 63% of eligible voters cast a vote.