Because White males predominated in the lower-level public offices and private careers that are the most common stepping-stones to Congress, ______.
A. laws were made to help women and minorities get elected
B. special programs allow training for women and minorities once they are in Congress
C. the election is mere formality
D. Congress has remained overwhelmingly White and male
Answer: D
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