PBI-Manatt Quiz: It’s Reapportionment Time

It’s Reapportionment Time

Dr. Max Baumgarten and Randi Aho – QuizMeisters

1. Which of following about the allocation of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives is correct?

Every state is guaranteed at least two members of the House.

The overall number of members of the House (435) cannot be changed by Congress.

The size of a state’s House delegation (plus its two Senators) adds up to a state’s electoral college votes.

The number of House members per state is based on the number of citizens in the population.

2. According to the results of the 2020 Census, California…

Is no longer the most populous state in the country.

Experienced population decline over the past ten years.

Is set to lose a House seat for the first time in its history.

Experienced a growth rate on par with the national average.

3. Based on data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, which state is set to gain two congressional seats?

North Carolina

Florida

Texas

Colorado

4. Which body is responsible for determining electoral district boundaries in California?

The California state legislature

The governor of California

An independent redistricting commission

The state’s U.S. Congressional delegation

5. The criteria for redistricting in California entail all of the following except

Districts must be of equal population.

Districts must be contiguous.

Newly drawn districts must avoid creating contests between incumbents.

Minority communities must have the opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.

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