US: Representation in Congress Flashcards

1
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Average age of Senate

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64

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2
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Women

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25% of Senate, joint all-time record

All 50 states have been represented by a woman

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3
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Ethnic minorities

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25%, up from 1% in 1941

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4
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Bachelor’s degree

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94% of House and 99% of Senate

Only 38% of Americans

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5
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Irreligious

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Only 1 senator (Kyrsten Sinema)

29% of Americans

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6
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Incumbency rate at 2022 midterms

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97%

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7
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Congress approval rating (2024)

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13%

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