Which of the Following Best Explains the Small Number of Women

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the small number of women in Congress?

• A) More men than women vote, and men tend not to vote for women candidates.
• B) Women do not have organizations or PACs supporting their candidacy.
• C) Incumbency is a very powerful resource, and most incumbents have been men.
• D) Women do not make very effective representatives.
• E) Women do not want to run for Congress.

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