Final answer:
Senators typically come from more affluent backgrounds and do not proportionately represent the nation's diversity in terms of economics, prior occupations, gender, or race.
Step-by-step explanation:
The members of the Senate do not closely reflect the nation in terms of economic status, prior occupation, gender, or race. Given these options, the most accurate choice would be e. none of the above. The Senate, and typically Congress as a whole, does not proportionately represent the demographic or socio-economic diversity of the United States. Senators are often from more affluent backgrounds and may not represent the average economic status of citizens. In terms of prior occupations, many senators often have backgrounds in law or business, which again does not reflect the range of occupations held by the general population. Additionally, the Senate is not reflective of the nation's gender and race demographics; historically, it has been predominantly male and white, although there has been a gradual increase in diversity over time.