Week 5 Assignment: Representation in Congress

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• DueSundayby11:59pm


• Points100


• Submittinga media recording or a file upload

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 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 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 affect Congress's business?


5. How might we as a people address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• 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)

Grading

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

Course Outcomes (CO): 5, 6

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric

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Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength	10ptsThe assignment is at least 1½- 2 pages long 8ptsThe assignment is at least 1½ pages long 7ptsAssignment is 1 page in length 6ptsAssignment is ½ page in length 0ptsNo effort	10pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscusses Equality of Representation	20ptsProvides a thorough discussion of the underrepresentation or equality of representation of women and minorities in Congress in comparison to Congressional demographic make up 17ptsProvides an overview of potential underrepresentation or equality of representation in comparison to Congressional demographics. 15ptsFocuses on some aspect of underrepresentation or does not provide the demographic makeup of Congress 13ptsIncomplete and describes some aspect of either underrepresentation or on demographic make up of Congress. 0ptsNo effort	20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImpact of Underrepresentation by Congress	20ptsProvides a realistic hypothesis of potential issues caused by different social groups nots being equally represented in Congress 17ptsDiscusses inequities faced by most underrepresented social groups 15ptsEmphasizes inequities of only 1 or 2 social groups 13ptsEmphasizes inequities of only 1 social group 0ptsNo effort	20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposes Strategies to Ensure Equal Representation	20ptsProposes at least three relevant strategies the general populace could follow to ensure equality of congressional representation. 17ptsProposes at least two relevant strategies the general populace could follow to ensure equality of congressional representation. 15ptsProposes one relevant strategy the general populace could follow to ensure equality of congressional representation. 13ptsProposes somewhat relevant but unclear strategy the general populace could follow to ensure equality of congressional representation. 0ptsNo effort	20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage	20ptsThe writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 17ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 15ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 13ptsThe writing is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message 0ptsNo effort	20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations	10ptsThe references are provided in accurate APA format. 8ptsThe references contain 1 error in APA format. 7ptsThe references contain 2 errors in APA format. 6ptsThe references contain 3 or more errors in APA format 0ptsNo effort	10pts
Total Points:100

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