Which of the following best explains the demographic makeup of Congress?
A) It is basically representative of the demographic characteristics of the U.S. population.
B) It has remained virtually unchanged for 200 years.
C) It includes a greater percentage of minorities than the actual population.
D) It is not entirely consistent with the norm of political equality.
E) It has become less diverse over time.
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