Why Are There Currently 435 Members in the House of Representatives

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why are there currently 435 members in the House of Representatives?

• A)The Constitution requires a specific ratio of representatives to constituents.
• B)The Constitution stipulates this number.
• C)The number has changed to reflect gerrymandering.
• D)The number is fixed at this limit by a statute.

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