Karen Bass

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/karen-bass

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Karen Bass born?October 3, 1953
2. Where was Karen Bass born?Los Angeles, California
3. What is the distinction as mayor?First woman to serve as Mayor of Los Angeles
4. What is Karen Bass known for?She is a leader who helped run Los Angeles and used to be a doctor assistant.
5. How did Karen Bass start her career?She began as a physician assistant caring for people's health.

Physician Assistant (PA): A licensed healthcare professional who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians, diagnosing and treating patients.
Speaker of the State Assembly: The presiding officer of a state's lower legislative chamber, responsible for managing floor debate and committee assignments.
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC): A bipartisan group of African-American members of the U.S. Congress that advocates for policies to benefit Black communities.
Urban Governance: The processes and structures involved in managing and leading cities, encompassing public services, policy-making, and community engagement.