Apportion the indicated number of representatives to three states, A, B, and C, using Hamilton's plan. Next, use the revised populations to reapportion the representatives. Decide whether the population paradox occurs.
A) A illustrates population paradox.
B) B and C illustrate population paradox.
C) B illustrates population paradox.
D) C illustrates population paradox.
E) The paradox does not occur.

Question

Apportion the indicated number of representatives to three states, A, B, and C, using Hamilton's plan. Next, use the revised populations to reapportion the representatives. Decide whether the population paradox occurs.  ​ ​
A) A illustrates population paradox. 
B) B and C illustrate population paradox. 
C) B illustrates population paradox. 
D) C illustrates population paradox. 
E) The paradox does not occur.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hamilton's plan allocated representatives based on the total population of the state. Using this plan, A (population 12) received 1 representative, B (population 8) received 1 representative, and C (population 4) received 1 representative. After reapportionment with a total of 18 representatives, A would receive 9 representatives, B would receive 6 representatives, and C would receive 3 representatives. The population paradox occurs in B because even though its population increased by 50%, it received only 1 additional representative, while A, which had a 25% increase in population, received 8 additional representatives.

Apportion the Indicated Number of Representatives to Three States, A