Asked by Savage movies on Apr 24, 2024
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The number of seats in the House of Representatives has been fixed at ________ since ________.
A) 100; 1790
B) 100; 1929
C) 435; 1929
D) 435; 1959
House of Representatives
One of the two chambers of the United States Congress, responsible for making and passing federal laws, consisting of members elected from each state, with the number of representatives based on the state's population.
Fixed
Set or decided upon definitively and with authority, often referring to predetermined policies or positions.
- Learn the structure and composition of Congress, including the fixed number of House seats and the bi-cameral nature.
Verified Answer
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Sabrina DanelleMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct number of seats in the House of Representatives is 435 and it has been fixed at this number since 1929. Therefore, option C is the only correct option. Option A is incorrect because 100 seats is too few to accommodate the population and it also doesn't match with the date. Option B is also incorrect because the number of seats was increased from 435 to 437 in 1929 under the provision of Congress with the passage of the Permanent Apportionment Act of 1929. Option D is incorrect because the number of seats has remained fixed at 435 since 1929.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the structure and composition of Congress, including the fixed number of House seats and the bi-cameral nature.