Which of the following statements best describes the election of Black representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives in the last 20 years?

A. The number of Black representatives in Congress has increased every year since 1985.
B. The number of Black representatives in Congress increased steadily from 1985 through 1993, but leveled off in the mid-1990s.
C. The number of Black representatives in Congress increased steadily from 1985 through 1995, but decreased dramatically after 1997.
D. The number of Black representatives in Congress has remained relatively stable since 1985.


B. The number of Black representatives in Congress increased steadily from 1985 through 1993, but leveled off in the mid-1990s.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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