Which of the following statements concerning the process of reapportionment is correct?
A) In order for one state to gain a seat, another state must lose a seat.
B) States that grow in size may gain extra seats, but the Constitution forbids reducing the number of representatives for any state.
C) States that fall below a minimum number of inhabitants are represented in the House by a nonvoting delegate.
D) States that grow in size may gain extra seats, but the Constitution forbids any state from having more than 35 representatives.
E) States that grow in population can refuse to accept further seats and instead give them to another state.

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Reapportionment is the process of reallocating seats in the House of Representatives based on changes in population. In order for one state to gain a seat, another state must lose a seat, as there are a fixed number of representatives (435) in the House.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Process of Reapportionment