Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding political independents?

O Pure independents are generally more informed, engaged, and interested in politics than partisans.
O In 2020, between 15 and 20 percent of Americans split their votes evenly between the two parties.
O Most independent voters tend to support one party more than the other.
O Roughly one-half of the electorate identifies as independent.

Answer 1

Political independents are generally more informed, many Americans split their votes evenly between parties, most independent voters tend to support one party more than the other, and roughly half of the electorate identifies as independent.

Step-by-step explanation:

In regards to political independents, the following statements are true:

1. Pure independents are generally more informed, engaged, and interested in politics than partisans.
2. In 2020, between 15 and 20 percent of Americans split their votes evenly between the two parties.
3. Most independent voters tend to support one party more than the other.
4. Roughly one-half of the electorate identifies as independent.

According to Gallup's research, over half of American adults have historically identified as Republicans or Democrats. Even among self-proclaimed independents, the majority lean towards one party or the other during elections. However, the number of self-identified independents has grown over the years, and many young Americans now identify themselves as independents instead of affiliated with a specific party.

It is important to note that support for a particular party does not always guarantee that someone will vote for members of that party. Additionally, while the majority of voters cast their ballots for Republicans or Democrats, there is a growing sentiment among Americans that a third party is needed in U.S. politics.