US House Districts Have to Be as Close as Possible

question 13

Multiple Choice

U.S. House districts have to be as close as possible to equal in population

• A) in order to make it easier to determine the winners of the several district.
• B) under the principle of one person, one vote.
• C) in order for each representative to have equal legislative power.
• D) in order for each representative to have an equal chance of serving on House committees.
• E) Both C and D.

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Basic Earnings Per Share

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Noncontrolling Interest

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Stockholders' Equity

The residual assets of a company that belong to the shareholders after all liabilities have been deducted; also known as shareholders' equity.

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