Since Representation in the House of Representatives and the Number

question 6

Short Answer

Since representation in the House of Representatives and the number of electoral votes assigned to a state is based on the state's population, what section of the United States likely experienced an increase in power in the House and in the electoral college as a result of the 1950 census? Refer to the map in the text titled "A Nation on the Move, 1940?1950"
Refer to Map Exercise 23-3.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland" because it controls the activities of other endocrine glands, influencing growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to feed young offspring.

Adaptive Thermogenesis

The process by which the body adjusts its basal metabolic rate in response to changes in environment or diet to regulate temperature and energy expenditure.

Diet

The sum of food consumed by a person or organism, which can also refer to a regulated eating plan to achieve a specific health- or fitness-related goal.