The Text Suggests That Several Factors Can Explain Women's Low

question 34

Multiple Choice

The text suggests that several factors can explain women's low participation rate in computer science and engineering. Which of the following is not one of these?

• A) poor mathematics skills
• B) little encouragement to develop math and science skills
• C) lack of female role models
• D) discrimination

---

Definitions:

Commerce Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states and with the Indian tribes.

Interstate Commerce

The buying, selling, or moving of products, services, or money across state lines, subject to federal regulation.

State Laws

Laws that are enacted and enforced by individual states, as opposed to federal laws that apply to all states in the country.

Police Power

The states’ power to regulate to promote the public health, safety, morals, and welfare.