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question 36

Multiple Choice

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, since 2004 Texas has had a minority population of at least 11.3 million, comprising 50.2 percent of its total population of 22.5 million. The primary minority group is Mexican Americans. However, despite this numerical prominence, Texas has never had a Mexican American governor and the percentage of Mexican Americans in its state House has never been higher than 26. Why would a sociologist still call Mexican Americans a minority group?

• A) It was only in the past decade that they stopped being a numerical minority.
• B) They are still only a plurality, not a numerical majority.
• C) They are denied access to power and resources.
• D) There are several other racial and ethnic groups that are more prominent in Texas.
• E) A sociologist would not call them a minority group.

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