Which of the Following Best Explains the Demographic Makeup of Congress

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the demographic makeup of Congress?

• A) It is basically representative of the demographic characteristics of the U.S. population.
• B) It has remained virtually unchanged for 200 years.
• C) It includes a greater percentage of minorities than the actual population.
• D) It is not entirely consistent with the norm of political equality.
• E) It has become less diverse over time.

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