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audie

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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


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nital

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


audie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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