The typical member of Congress is a(n)

A. middle-aged, white, Protestant businessman.
B. older, white, Protestant businessman.
C. older, white, Catholic lawyer.
D. middle-aged, white, Protestant lawyer.
E. young, white, communications major.


Answer: D

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