Explain how the concept of America being a melting pot conflicts with descriptive representation in Congress. How can the issue of descriptive representation adversely impact the interests of a particular group?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define descriptive representation as the degree to which a body such as Congress represents the makeup of the country as a whole.
2, Explain that on a national scale, America is a melting pot of people from different cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
3, Explain that women and minorities are severely underrepresented in Congress, citing examples from Figure 11.1.Women make up about half of the population, but only 20 percent of the Senate.
4, Explain that when a group is underrepresented in Congress or is without any representation, there is a lack of focus on that group's issues, making it hard to pass legislation related to that group's interests.
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A. What was the original intent of the authors of the 2nd Amendment? B. What decision was previously made in a similar case? C. What decision will decrease crime in the country? D. What outcome do I prefer?
In what ways is de factoracial discrimination for African Americans and Hispanics still a problem in the United States?
What will be an ideal response?
Micro theories of war __________
a. consider culture the root cause of all war b. view war as the result of history and geography c. explain war in terms of biology and psychology d. view war as the consequence of the power and ambitions of states
Indentured servants were those who worked for a number of years
A. for a master in America after being transported against their will. B. for a master in America, then returned to Europe. C. in America, then gained access to land and other property. D. for a master in America, then left for the Caribbean and Mexico. E. for a master in America who had paid for their passage.