Author Question: According to the text, why are women and racial-ethnic minority group members underrepresented in ... (Read 142 times)

audie · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

According to the text, why are women and racial-ethnic minority group members underrepresented in national government?

a. There is no evidence that voters would vote for a woman or member of a minority group.
b. They are disadvantaged by the power of incumbents who are generally White men.
c. There is a lack of interest among women and members of racial-ethnic minority groups in running for national offices.
d. The patriarchal nature of government is pervasive.

Question 2

By definition, groups must consist of at least _____ people.

a. 1
b. 2
c. 5
d. 7