Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Process of Reapportionment

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the process of reapportionment is correct?

• A) In order for one state to gain a seat, another state must lose a seat.
• B) States that grow in size may gain extra seats, but the Constitution forbids reducing the number of representatives for any state.
• C) States that fall below a minimum number of inhabitants are represented in the House by a nonvoting delegate.
• D) States that grow in size may gain extra seats, but the Constitution forbids any state from having more than 35 representatives.
• E) States that grow in population can refuse to accept further seats and instead give them to another state.

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