Do you think that government representatives truly represent the people or are they more interested in taking care of themselves and their friends and contributors? why or why not?

I think that government representatives don't represent enough the people, actually, that statement even has an utopian taste. Because never we are going to have a truly representation, due to the personal interests.

Remember that, politicians are only the facade of an industry. There is involved a lot of money that is invested by so private personalities. So, when money is involved, personal interests are involved, that's why these representative institutions, don't represent the people, for real.

this is a pretty broad question and can be a pretty lengthy answer. since 1900, women have gained a lot more rights and have become active in the workforce. with women being in the workforce, men play a larger role in family life. many family tasks are shared between men and women, whereas, women used to be the sole family caretakers.

that should get you started at least.

c. reserves power to the states and people