Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Representation of Women

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the representation of women and minorities in the U.S. Congress is true?

• A) Representation of women and minorities has decreased by one-third since the 1970s.
• B) Representation of women and minorities has increased over 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.
• E) Women and minorities are overrepresented in the House but underrepresented in the Senate.

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Definitions:

Mass Murderers

Individuals who kill several or many people in a single incident.

Mentally Ill

Pertaining to individuals suffering from mental health disorders that affect their thinking, behavior, and emotion.

Homicide Rates

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Capital Punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.