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Explain why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress. Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?

Representation in Congress Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 11, 12 Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation. Why do some groups tend to be […]

Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress? Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?

Proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation. Why do some groups […]

Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?

Representation in Congress Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress? Why do you see a trend in which more women […]

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