The Process of Adjustment of the Number of Representatives in the U.S.House

question 27

Multiple Choice

The process of adjustment of the number of representatives in the U.S.House of Representatives to reflect shifts in population patterns is known as

• A)gerrymandering.
• B)territorial representation.
• C)electoral geography.
• D)reapportionment.

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