To what extent is Congress today truly representative of the American public? How do you think Congress could become more representative of Americans?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Address the gender, race, and ethnic inequalities in Congress today.
2, Outline the income levels and occupations of members of Congress in relation to the American public.
3, Discuss whether redistricting and the creation of majority-minority districts can change the level of representation of Congress.
4, Argue whether reapportionment can be successful in light of the controversy over the actual population of each state.
5, Conclude with a short summation.
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In the United States, what role does the State Department play in trade policy?
A. Writing legislation B. Evaluating the effects of trade policy on other countries C. Enforcing trade laws and agreements D. Regulating international financial agreements E. Promoting American business interests internationally
Which of the following researches policy and keeps the president informed about policy issues on the horizon?
A.) the office of Management and Budget B.) the White House Office C.) the National Security Council D.) the presidential cabinet
Figure 1.4 Party Affiliation Among Adults in Texas by Religious Group
Given the information in Figure 1.4, a candidate attempting to appeal to the largest number of Protestant voters using a socially conservative message would seek to build relationships withÂ
A. Evangelical and mainline protestant ministers and congregants. B. Catholic priests and their congregants. C. religiously unaffiliated individuals. D. African American ministers and African American protestant congregants.
News Clip 11.1: 2018 Midterm Election AnalysisClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 476 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:According to Andra Gillespie from Emory University, people are misreading polls.
A. True B. False