Refer to the passage and the table. A significant portion of Americans mistakenly believe that the majority of immigrants in the US are undocumented, with only 45% correctly identifying that most are in the country are documented. Pew Research Center data from 2015 indicates that around 75% of immigrants in the US were documented residents. Educational background plays a role in these perceptions; 61% of college graduates recognize the documented status of most immigrants, compared to 38% of those without a degree. Age is another factor, with 58% of individuals aged 18 to 29 acknowledging the legality of most immigrants, in contrast to 35% of those aged 65 and above. Political affiliations also influence these views, with 54% of Democrats and 36% of Republicans believing most immigrants are documented. Among both parties, college graduates are more likely to hold this view, but college-educated Democrats are notably more inclined than their Republican counterparts to believe in the documented status of most immigrants. CategoryPercentage/DetailsAmericans aware of correct proportion of documented immigrants in US45%Americans who think most immigrants in US are undocumented35%College graduates aware of correct proportion61%Non-college graduates aware of correct proportion38%Age 18-29 aware of correct proportion58% Age 65 and older aware of correct proportion35%Democrats aware of correct proportion54%Republicans aware of correct proportion36%College-educated Republicans aware of correct proportion48%Non-college-educated Republicans aware of correct proportion32%College-educated Democrats aware of correct proportion69%Non-college-educated Democrats aware of correct proportion46%Difference between educated Democrats and Republicans21% (Dems more likely to be aware)No response13%Based on the data in the table and the passage, which of the following outcomes is most likely when people vote or run for office?
Answer
A
Voters will support policies that match the misinformation on immigration.
B
Officials will expend resources informing voters of the correct facts about immigration.
C
Immigration will be ignored in most debates in favor of topics that the public is better informed about.
D
Candidates will support immigration policies without regard for public opinion due to a lack of quality data.