Question

select the correct answer. why was the reapportionment act of 1929 passed? a. the number of senators per state was changing as the country expanded. b. congressional districts were redrawn to establish safe seats for the political parties. c. membership in the house needed to be capped to prevent an excessive number of members. d. the house was limited to two representatives per state.

Explanation:

The Reapportionment Act of 1929 capped the membership of the House of Representatives to prevent the House from becoming too large as the population grew. Option A is incorrect because the number of senators per state is fixed at two (not changed by this act). Option B is incorrect as the act was not about redrawing districts for "safe seats" for parties. Option D is incorrect because the House of Representatives' representation is based on population, not a fixed two per state (the Senate has two per state). Option C accurately describes the purpose of the act: capping House membership to avoid an excessively large body.

Answer:

C. Membership in the House needed to be capped to prevent an excessive number of members.