Which of the Following Has Been a Result of the Population

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been a result of the population shift over the last 60 years, with the southern and western states gaining population and most of the northeastern and midwestern states losing population?​

• A) ​There has been no effect in the presidential election process.
• B) ​Many southern and southwestern states have become more influential in the presidential election process.
• C) There has been a decline in the number of electoral votes for the ​southern and western states.
• D) ​The number of electoral votes for the northeastern states has increased.
• E) ​The electoral college vote is no longer part of the process for electing the president.

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