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After World War II no presidential election has gone over

A) 75% voter turnout
B) 90% voter turnout
C) 80% voter turnout
D) 85% voter turnout

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The correct answer is B) 90% voter turnout. U.S. presidential elections have seen voting-age citizen participation rates of about 55% to 65% in recent decades, never reaching over 90%.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the question "After World War II no presidential election has gone over which voter turnout percentage?" is B) 90% voter turnout. Data indicates that in U.S. presidential elections over the last several decades, voter turnout has typically ranged from about 55% to 65% among voting-age citizens. This turnout rate falls well below the thresholds provided in the other options (75%, 80%, and 85%). Low turnout is not only characteristic of local and congressional elections but also presidential elections in contrast with many other developed countries, where a higher percentage of eligible voters tend to participate in national elections.

It is worth noting that while some countries have laws requiring citizens to vote, the United States does not have such laws, embracing the principle that citizens have the freedom both to vote and not to vote, reflecting a respectful stance towards individual choice in the democratic process.

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