Chamberlain POLI330N Week 5 Assignment Latest 2024

POLI330N Political Science-Awad

Week 5 Assignment

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.

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

Why do you think some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?

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

Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affects Congress's business?

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)

Technology Resources:

•    GrammarlyLinks to an external site.

•    Microsoft Office 365Links to an external site.

Grading

This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.

Outcomes

CO 5: Critically examine evidence to support well-reasoned arguments.

CO 6: Critically analyze the American political environment and issues relating to present day using primary and secondary sources.