America - Politics - Poorly Represented Groups Flashcards

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Give reasons why some groups are poorly represented in government

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Women
Ethnics
Young people

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Why women are poorly represented in government?

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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

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Example of women being under represented in government

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

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Why ethnics are poorly represented in government?

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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

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Example of ethnics being poorly represented in government

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

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Why young people are poorly in government?

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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.

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Example of young people being under represented in government

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

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