Final answer:
The voting rates in the United States are not higher compared to most democratic industrialized countries such as Sweden and South Korea.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is b. False. Voting rates in the United States are generally lower compared to many other democratic industrialized countries, including Sweden and South Korea.
For example, in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the voter turnout was around 66%, while in Sweden, it was about 85% in the 2018 general election and in South Korea, it was about 77% in the 2020 general election.
Therefore, while voting is an important civic duty, the statement that voting rates are higher in the United States compared to most democratic industrialized countries is inaccurate.