In General-Thanks for familiarizing me with so many minority representatives in the 11oth Congress. If all criteria was met (no piggybacking, 1 repeat minority group, no repeat individuals, answered the questions), then an A was earned. See me for your grade and feedback. Each group member must sign the letter to the designated USA Congressional Representative by Nov. 2, 2007.
Ms. Stapleton

Idealism versus Realism

Assignment due date 10/26/07 6 AM
Rules: No piggybacking! Grade based upon accuracy of response and 3 sources cited correctly in parentheticals.
Ponder and Research
When the Congressional profiles were completed in the lab, the culminating picture of the USA HOR and Senate did not reflect the preponderance of the general population. Choose 2 segments of the USA population that are under represented. Present the number of that population in a percentage that are part of Congress ,in comparison w/ the segment they make up in the general population. Profile 2 candidates who have tried to break the political glass ceiling. Using synthesis and analysis give plausible explanations for their failed or successful challenge to the staus quo in congress.

Assignment Due 12:01am, 10/08/07
Respond to the following questions using evidence from the present Congress. Do Congressional representatives vote their conscience or based upon their constituents opinions on major issues? Present 4 examples that strongly support either position. Write a one paragraph response stating your view on the manner in which USA Senators and USA Representatives decide how to vote on major issues.