In the Mapping American Politics Sidebar, Two Cartograms Show That

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the Mapping American Politics sidebar, two cartograms show that in terms of legislative power, __________ is one of the biggest losers in the House and __________ is one of the biggest losers in the Senate.

• A) Florida, North Dakota
• B) New York, Vermont
• C) Pennsylvania, Montana
• D) Texas, South Dakota
• E) Wyoming, California

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