Which TWO of the following factors could contribute to low voter turnout?

Focusing on the reason provided in the answer, scandals of the past several decades can significantly contribute to low voter turnout. These scandals, which often involve corruption or misconduct among politicians or political parties, can erode public trust in the electoral process and dishearten individuals who might otherwise participate. When voters perceive that the system is rigged or that their choices are limited to untrustworthy candidates, they may feel that their votes do not matter, leading to apathy and a decision not to vote.

The other factor that can lead to low voter turnout is the growing alienation among voters. This growing sentiment often stems from feelings of disconnection from the political process and belief that elected officials do not represent their interests. When voters feel alienated, they might disengage from participating in elections altogether.

Some factors like voters emigrating to other countries make sense in their ways, but they are more situational and specific rather than a pervasive issue affecting the majority. Similarly, while natural disasters, such as typhoons on election day, can impact voter turnout in a localized manner, they are not a consistent or widespread cause of low turnout across multiple elections. This highlights the importance of societal and psychological factors, such as distrust and alienation, which can lead