What Effect Might an Increase in Diversity Within Congress Have

question 57

Multiple Choice

What effect might an increase in diversity within Congress have on the American electorate?

• A) It may enhance the political polarization currently being experienced in Congress.
• B) It may increase the periods of devastating legislative gridlock.
• C) It may confer a greater legitimacy on Congress and the legislation is passes.
• D) It may dissuade people from voting as they feel their votes have been wasted in the past.

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