Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: • Text

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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 11, 12
• Lesson
• Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
Instructions
Research the proportion of three or more of the following: women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.
1. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation.
2. Why do you think some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?
3. Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?
4. Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affects Congress’s business?
5. How might we, the citizens, as a people, address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.
Requirements
• Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page
• References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)

WRITE MY ESSAY