Which of the Following Statements About African American Political Leaders

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about African American political leaders is CORRECT?

• A) In 2010, African Americans accounted for one-fourth of all members of Congress.
• B) In 2010, African Americans accounted for 9 percent of members of the House of Representatives and one member of the Senate.
• C) In 2010, there was not a single African American member of either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
• D) In 2010, African Americans accounted for 20 percent of members of the House of Representatives but no member of the Senate.

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Definitions:

African Apes

A term referring to the group of primates native to Africa, including gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos.

Knuckle-Walking

A form of quadrupedal locomotion in which an animal walks on the knuckles of its forelimbs, typical of gorillas and chimpanzees, and considered an important aspect of hominid evolution.

Bipedalism

The ability to walk on two legs, a key feature distinguishing humans and their ancestors from most other mammals.

Lemurs

A diverse group of primates native to the island of Madagascar, known for their large eyes and nocturnal habits, with some species active during the day.