Is the U.S. Congress a Gerontocracy?
Look at the two data presented in the chart and list. Use provided information to help respond to the prompts.
Chart Displaying the Age Distribution of the Senate and House of Representatives
List of U.S. Congress Members sorted by Age
Question 1
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What is a "Gerontocracy?" Explain
Question 2
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Give three reason why the U.S. Congress could be considered a gerontocracy?
Question 3
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With so many elderly representatives to Congress, does the U.S. Congress still have a representative government? Explain.
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