In the 2020 United States Census, it was reported that approximately 331 million people were living in the United States. The population distribution revealed that 79% of the population identified as White, 18% as Black or African American, 5.8% as Asian, and the remainder as other racial and ethnic groups.
Using this data, analyze the implications of this demographic distribution on electoral outcomes and policy-making in the United States. Consider how the racial composition might affect political representation, voting behavior, and the priorities of government policies.
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