Americans who follow political news score higher on a political knowledge test

Share of correct questions about political events, out of 23 questions (%)

Note: Respondents were asked 23 questions about politics in general and the 2024 presidential election, including who the Democratic and Republican candidates for president are, which party controls the House of Representatives and the Senate, which political party generally supports various policies, whether political party conventions have happened yet, and whether each presidential candidate has been undergoing legal issues. Following political news is based on responses to the question, "Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election going on or not. Others aren't that interested. Would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs ..."
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