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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