Which Statement About Women in the Texas State Legislature Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement about women in the Texas state legislature is true?

• A) In recent elections, the number of women elected to the state legislature has increased.
• B) The percentage of women in the state legislature is equal to the percentage of women in the general population.
• C) In recent elections, the number of women elected to the state legislature has declined.
• D) Female legislators have always been treated with respect and dignity by their male colleagues.

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