To what extent does the U.S. Congress accurately "represent" the population of the United States? What might be the advantages and disadvantages of establishing quotas for under-represented groups in order to provide for more accurate representation?

What will be an ideal response?


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a. 43 b. 75 c. 84 d. 90

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a. the declining quality of education b. barriers to unionization c. the globalization of the economy d. the rising percentage of the workforce who hold college degrees

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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