Which of the following could be a logical conclusion based on the map?

a. Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress.

b. Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida lost representation in Congress.

c. Because of the 2000 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress.

d. Because of the 2000 Census results, Florida lost representation in Congress.

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Marques Hensley

16 August, 23:51

Which of the following could be a logical conclusion based on the map?

a. Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress.

b. Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida lost representation in Congress.

c. Because of the 2000 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress.

d. Because of the 2000 Census results, Florida lost representation in Congress.

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Shyla Mercado · Answer 1

Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress could be a logical conclusion based on the map.

a. Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress.

Explanation:

Florida is divided into 27 congressional districts where each of them are represented by a member of United States House of Representatives. After the census in 2010 the number of seats in Florida was increased to 27 from 25 due to the increase in population. In 2010 majority of the Florida voters approved Amendments 5 and 6, also called Fair District Amendments.

Hence, because of the 2010 census results, a logical conclusion Followed.

Hayley Stevenson · Answer 2

a. Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress.