Women in Politics and Representation

Women in Politics and Representation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The 2018 midterms marked significant achievements for women candidates, with historic wins across various states. Despite these gains, women remain underrepresented in Congress, especially women of color and LGBT women. This underrepresentation can affect policy outcomes, as women lawmakers tend to focus on different issues and are often more effective. Challenges such as perceived gender bias and underestimation of qualifications deter women from running. However, the success of women in office inspires more to run, gradually normalizing their presence in government.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state elected its first woman senator during the 2018 midterms?

Maine

New York

Tennessee

Massachusetts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who became the first African-American woman elected to the House from New England?

Sharice Davids

Janet Mills

Ayanna Pressley

Marsha Blackburn

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Congress did women of color make up before the 2018 midterms?

10%

7%

18%

25%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many openly LGBT women were in Congress before the 2018 midterms?

Two

None

Five

Ten

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which issues were women candidates more likely to discuss than men?

Tax reforms

Education and climate change

Healthcare

Foreign policy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage do female lawmakers reportedly bring in more federal spending for their constituents?

12%

9%

15%

5%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What discourages many women from running for office?

Family obligations

Financial constraints

Perceived gender bias

Lack of interest

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