America - Politics - Poorly Represented Groups

Question 1

Give reasons why some groups are poorly represented in government

Answer 1

Women
Ethnics
Young people

Question 2

Why women are poorly represented in government?

Answer 2

Women’s opinion and views are heard less because a lack of role models and they are seen as carers so people will less likely vote for them

Question 3

Example of women being under represented in government

Answer 3

There are only 88 women in the House of Representatives compared to the 347 men.

Question 4

Why ethnics are poorly represented in government?

Answer 4

Ethnics groups like, Hispanics or Asians, less likely take part in politics because the complex English used which can confuse them causing a lack of role models to simulate interest for future ethnics

Question 5

Example of ethnics being poorly represented in government

Answer 5

There has only been one ethnic president, Barack Obama from 2008-2016

Question 6

Why young people are poorly in government?

Answer 6

Young people can’t join things like senate and House of Representatives because you need to be at least 25 for house of rep. And 30 for senate.

Question 7

Example of young people being under represented in government

Answer 7

Only 1 person in their 20’s is in House of Representatives compared to 137 60 year olds.