Assignment: Representation in Congress
Instruction
Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.
a. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation.
b. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?
c. Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?
d. Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affects Congress's business?
e. How might we as a people address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.