Question 80

The 'Reapportionment Act of 1929' established the current size of the U.S. House of Representatives at 435 members.

The 'Reapportionment Act of 1929' set the number of representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives to 435, a decision that has remained unchanged since its enactment.

A) 435 members

This option is correct as the 'Reapportionment Act of 1929' specifically established the size of the House at 435 members. This legislation was crucial in determining how congressional seats are apportioned among the states based on population.

B) 100 members

This option is incorrect because the U.S. Senate, not the House of Representatives, consists of 100 members. The size of the House is distinct and defined by the Reapportionment Act of 1929.

C) 535 members

This option is incorrect as it sums the number of members in both the House of Representatives and the Senate (435 + 100), rather than addressing the specific size of the House alone as established by the 1929 Act.

D) 50 members

This option is incorrect because 50 members would be far too few to represent the current population of the United States. The Reapportionment Act of 1929 established the number at 435, which is necessary to adequately represent the diverse and populous nature of the country.

E) 250 members

This option is incorrect as it does not reflect the number established by the Reapportionment Act of 1929. The size of the House was set significantly higher to ensure proper representation for the American populace.

Conclusion

The correct answer, 435 members, is the size established by the 'Reapportionment Act of 1929,' ensuring proper representation in Congress. All other options either misrepresent the structure of Congress or fail to reflect the historical legislation that defined the House's membership size.