Question

Why was the Reapportionment Act of 1929 passed?

Answer 1

Answer: C. Membership in the House needed to oe capped to prevent an excessive number of members.

Explanation:

The Reapportionment Act was signed into law in 1929. It was passed in order to cap house membership which was at the level that was established after 1910 Census.

The Reapportionment Act also created whereby house seats were automatically reapportioning after each decennial census.

Therefore, based on the options given, the Reapportionment Act of 1929 was passed so that the membership in the house needed to be capped to prevent an excessive number of members. Therefore, the correct option is C.