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Ch 4 Sec 2

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    Why did the Constitution provide that the total number of seats in the House of Representatives should be apportioned among the States based on population, rather than being set at a fixed number?

    so that larger States are able to make decisions on important issues

    in order to provide for fair representation for all citizens

    because establishing a fixed number was less accurate

    so that a large group of representatives are able to serve

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    1 pt

    How did the 1932 Supreme Court case Wood v. Broom affect equal representation in the House?

    The case had little effect on equal representation.

    The case made equal representation a reality.

    The case weakened equal representation.

    The case eliminated equal representation altogether.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    1 pt

    The party that holds the presidency often loses seats in the off-year elections. What can you infer is the cause of this loss?

    The opposition party might obtain votes from citizens dissatisfied with the current administration.

    The party in power might not be interested in campaigning so soon after a big election.

    The party in power might be overly confident about their support from voters.

    The opposition party might have more money to spend on an impressive campaign.

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