Question

In 1960, a state had 24 members in the U.S. House of Representatives. After the 2010 census, that state now has only 16 members in the U.S. House of Representatives.Why is this happening

Answer 1

A. The U.S. admitted 8 new states to the Union.
B. Representation in the House of Representatives is based on population, and the state’s population has decreased.
C. The presidents in 1960 and 2010 issued an executive order declaring that some states would lose seats to other states.
D. The Supreme Court ruled in 2010 that states with populations of under 10 million would lose three seats each.

Answer 2

B

Answer 3

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