In a survey of college students, the Intercollegiate Studies Association found that the best predictor of a student's later participation in the nation's civic and political life is

Multiple Choice

a. a college degree.

b. a solid understanding of public affairs.

c. participation in student government.

d. participation in Greek life.

e. attending a school with a residential campus versus a "commuter" campus.

Answer: b) a solid understanding of public affairs.

Explanation: The student having the understanding about public affair will be highly diverted towards the political life. The public affairs relates with the media affairs, political relation, social relation and strategies, problem management etc.

Other options are incorrect because person having college degree is not necessarily interested in civic life, student participating in student government and Greek life not necessarily have knowledge about public affairs and involvement in campus versus commuter campus does not relate with public affair. Thus, the correct option is option (b).