Texas Has Never Had a Hispanic Governor, and the Percentage

question 10

Multiple Choice

Texas has never had a Hispanic governor, and the percentage of Hispanic Americans in Texas state government is low. However, many Hispanic Americans live in Texas. In 2012, they made up nearly 40% of the state's population. Would a sociologist in Texas call Hispanic Americans a minority group?

• A) No, because they make up so much of the state's population.
• B) Yes, because a minority group refers to any group that is not the largest numerically.
• C) Yes, because they are denied access to power and resources.
• D) No, because they are the racial group with the most power and wealth.

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