The figure shows the results of a survey of 1000 adolescents in five different countries. The participants were asked at what age they believed certain rights and responsibilities should be granted to young people. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature.
The given bar chart illustrates certain rights and authorities that should be allowed to adults at a young age in five different countries in marriage, voting and criminal responsibility.
Overall, the age for taking up the responsibility for committing a crime in the USA is low as compared to other countries. In addition, the age for giving rights to marriage in Japan is comparatively high than in other countries.
Firstly, in voting and for marriage age in japan adolescents believe that should 20 and 22 will be appropriate respectively. But the UK believes that age 16 will be appropriate in voting; in Egypt for marriage. Whereas Mexican students believe the rights should be given at age 14; the USA at age 18 (voting and marriage).
Secondly, the age for committing a crime and taking responsibility also differs in all the countries. USA survey shows that at the age 12 responsibility should be given, whereas, Japan thinks at the age 18. In addition, UK and Mexico believe at age 15, and they should be aware of their rights. Also, Egypt thinks at age 14 they should be responsible.
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