Compare and contrast the relationship between population and number of legislators for Texas and at least two other states. How might these differences impact representation between the states?
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should include a discussion of the dissolution of representation as the ratio of representatives to population becomes larger.
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What Civil War amendment outlawed slavery?
a. First Amendment b. Thirteenth Amendment c. Twentieth Amendment d. Twenty-sixth Amendment e. Tenth Amendment
Which of the following best describes how political parties help to keep elected officials responsive to citizens' needs?
a. by reducing tension between Congress and the president when both are from the same party b. by allowing voters to determine which office holder is responsible for a success or failure - c. by creating a coalition government in which officials of both parties share credit and blame d. by allowing voters to hold office holders accountable in a collective fashion