Texas has never had a Hispanic governor, and the percentage of Hispanic Americans in Texas state government is low. However, many Hispanic Americans live in Texas. In 2012, they made up nearly 40% of the state’s population. Would a sociologist in Texas call Hispanic Americans a minority group?Group of answer choicesNo, because they make up so much of the state’s population.Yes, because a minority group refers to any group that is not the largest numerically.Yes, because they are denied access to power and resources.No, because they are the racial group with the most power and wealth.

Which statement is true of Texas’s population growth?White Americans continue to be the majority ethnic group in Texas, with a far larger population than any other group.While a growing share of the population is made up of ethnic minority groups, these groups have little influence over Texas’s popular culture.The growing population of ethnic minority groups in Texas is a result of their historical enjoyment of equal rights in the political process.The increasing share of the population made up of ethnic minority groups is poised to alter a political culture historically dominated by Anglos.

What is the largest minority group in the United States today?Group of answer choicesLatino(x)/Hispanic AmericanAfrican AmericanAsian AmericanNative American

All the following statements about Hispanic Americans are true EXCEPT thatGroup of answer choicesthey are the fastest-growing minority in the United States.their average annual income is relatively close to the national average.they have made major political gains in terms of electing local officials, particularly in the southwestern states.they are healthier and have a longer life expectancy than would be expected from their education and income levels.all of the above are true.

Among the various ethnic minority groups in the United States, which group is often referred to as the model minority?Multiple choice question.Asian AmericansLatino AmericansPuerto RicansAfrican Americans

In terms of population size, which of the following is the largest minority category in the United States?A.Arab AmericansB.Hispanic AmericansC.African AmericansD.Asian AmericansSubmit