After the 2010 census, it was determined that Texas would gain four seats in the House of Representatives, that Oklahoma would lose one, and that Ohio would lose two. This scenario is an example of

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Paxton Bowman

6 April, 13:13

After the 2010 census, it was determined that Texas would gain four seats in the House of Representatives, that Oklahoma would lose one, and that Ohio would lose two. This scenario is an example of

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Valentina Oneill · Answer 1

Texas would gain four seats in the House of Representatives, that Oklahoma would lose one and that Ohio would lose two is an example of apportionment.

Explanation:

Apportionment is a process where among 50 states congressional seats is being allocated. The state which has more population growth will gain additional seats on the other hand states with less population growth will lose seat. Hence in this type of scenario apportionment will occur.

Based on population growth states that will lose seats are Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania. On the other hand states that will gain seats are Florida, Virginia, Texas.