Question

The elderly in the United States have become

a. a small minority.
c. a political force.
b. the majority of the population.
d. absent from the political scene. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

The elderly in the United States have become a political force. The correct answer is C.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: c.political force

The status as a political force is given to the group that have a relevant influence in determining the outcome of united states' poltiics.
In united states election, elders on average contribute to around 16% of total voting, which is almost 1/3 of what needed to win the election.