Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Representation of Women

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the representation of women and minorities in the U.S.Congress?

• A)Representation of women and minorities has decreased by one-third since the 1970s.
• B)Representation of women and minorities has increased during the past two decades but is not comparable to their proportions in the general population.
• C)Women are underrepresented in Congress, but there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in Congress.
• D)Since the mid-1990s, the number of women and minorities in Congress roughly reflects their proportions in the general population.

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Definitions:

Morally Appropriate

Actions or decisions that are considered right or acceptable according to ethical principles.

Kant

Immanuel Kant was an 18th-century German philosopher who is a central figure in modern philosophy, known for his works on epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics.

Universal Wrong

An action or behavior that is considered ethically or morally unacceptable by all cultures or societies.

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, whose works were foundational to Western philosophy.