Since the 1950s most state legislatures have experienced a great deal of change. How has the makeup of state legislators changed?
a. Women and racial minorities have greater representation.
b. Fewer attorneys are being elected.
c. Fewer career politicians have been elected.
d. Fewer racial minorities have been elected.
e. State constitutions have reduced the number of people on the legislature.
ANS: A
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