How can us citizens influence political processes

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Assignment:

1. If the percentage of Asian Americans in Congress is far below the percentage of Asian Americans in the United States, does that mean Asian Americans lack political power? Why or why not?

2. Explain how a voter's social class can affect his or her voting practices.

3. Besides voting, how can U.S. citizens influence political processes and outcomes? Which of these strategies have you personally used?

4. Explain what is meant by the term power elite. Consider its original intention as coined by C. Wright Mills as well as your understanding of it. Medicine and Helth Section 19.1 .

5. What diseases are the most stigmatized? Which are the least? Is this different in different cultures or social classes?

6. What factors contribute to the disparities in health among racial, ethnic, and gender groups in the United States?

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