Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Illegal immigrants are included in population counts that determine the number of House members apportioned to each state.
2. Each major party is required to field a candidate for House and Senate in each district or state.
3. The Supreme Court has ruled that partisan gerrymandering is acceptable under the Constitution.
4. Independents and minor party candidates make up a substantial proportion of both the House and Senate.
5. In a closed primary, candidates may only appear on the ballot after being explicitly approved by party leaders.
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
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