Determine whether the specified paradox occurs.
-In a small country consisting of 5 provinces, 300 federal judges are apportioned according to the Population of each province. The population of each province is shown for the years 1995 and 2000. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l }
\hline \text { Province } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } \
\hline \text { 1995 Population } & 25,312 & 8,911 & 11,451 & 33,611 & 15,932 \
\text { 2000 Population } & 26,011 & 9,732 & 12,678 & 35,977 & 17,311
\end{array}$$
Does the population paradox occur using Hamiltonʹs method of apportionment?
A) Yes
B) No

Question

Determine whether the specified paradox occurs.
-In a small country consisting of 5 provinces, 300 federal judges are apportioned according to the Population of each province. The population of each province is shown for the years 1995 and 2000. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l } 
\hline \text { Province } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } \
\hline \text { 1995 Population } & 25,312 & 8,911 & 11,451 & 33,611 & 15,932 \
\text { 2000 Population } & 26,011 & 9,732 & 12,678 & 35,977 & 17,311
\end{array}$$
Does the population paradox occur using Hamiltonʹs method of apportionment?
A) Yes
B) No

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The population paradox does not occur in this scenario because all provinces experienced population growth from 1995 to 2000, and the apportionment would be based on the new populations without any province losing a seat to another province with a smaller rate of growth. The population paradox typically occurs when a province with a higher growth rate loses a seat to one with a lower growth rate, which is not indicated by the given data.

Determine Whether the Specified Paradox Occurs Does the Population Paradox Occur Using Hamiltonʹs Method of Apportionment