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 was passed to set a permanent cap on the number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives to prevent an excessive number of members as the country's population grew. This act fixed the size of the House at 435 members.

Answer:

D. The House was limited to have representatives per state to prevent an excessive number of members.