Required ResourcesnnRead/review the following resources for this activity:n

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• Textbook: Chapter 11, 12

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• Lesson

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• Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

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nInstructionsnnResearch the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.n

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1. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation.

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2. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?

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3. Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?

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4. Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affect Congress?s business?

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5. How might we as a people address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.

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nWriting Requirements (APA format)n

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• Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)

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• 1-inch margins

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• Double spaced

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• 12-point Times New Roman font

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• Title page

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• References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)

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