Question

Which of the following statements are accurate regarding congressional apportionment? Check all that apply. Representation in the Senate is determined by population figures derived from the decennial U.S. Census. On average, a member of the U.S. House currently represents 710,000 residents. All states losing representation as a result of the 2010 U.S. Census also experienced population loss. Shifts in population may result in a gain, loss, or maintenance in the number of representatives allocated to a particular state.

Answer 1

Answer:

• On average, a member of the U.S. House currently represents 710,000 residents.
• Shifts in population may result in a gain, loss, or maintenance in the number of representatives allocated to a particular state.

Explanation:

The United States Congress is the federal body responsible for the legislative power of the country, that is, it is through this organ that all laws in force in the country were established, debated, voted, edited and approved. The congress is divided into two legislative chambers the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has more significant power within the Congress, although the House of Representatives has less power, it is this chamber that represents the residents of each American state. Currently (2019), on average, a US House member represents 710,000 residents. In addition, changes in population may result in gain, loss or maintenance in the number of representatives allocated in a specific state.