$\begin{array} { l | c c c c c }
\text { State } & \mathrm { a } & \mathrm { b } & \mathrm { c } & \mathrm { d } & \mathrm { e } \
\hline \text { Population } & 131 & 140 & 304 & 178 & 197
\end{array}$
-If the Jefferson Method is used to apportion 131 legislative seats to six states with the populations given in the table, then a violation of the Quota Rule occurs. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c c c c }
\text { State } & \mathrm { a } & \mathrm { b } & \mathrm { c } & \mathrm { d } & \mathrm { e } & \mathrm { f } \
\hline \text { Population } & 5672 & 8008 & 2400 & 6789 & 4972 & 20,000
\end{array}$$ The apportionment for which state violates the Quota Rule?
A)e
B)b
C)d
D)f

Question

$\begin{array} { l | c c c c c } 
\text { State } & \mathrm { a } & \mathrm { b } & \mathrm { c } & \mathrm { d } & \mathrm { e } \
\hline \text { Population } & 131 & 140 & 304 & 178 & 197
\end{array}$
-If the Jefferson Method is used to apportion 131 legislative seats to six states with the populations given in the table, then a violation of the Quota Rule occurs. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c c c c } 
\text { State } & \mathrm { a } & \mathrm { b } & \mathrm { c } & \mathrm { d } & \mathrm { e } & \mathrm { f } \
\hline \text { Population } & 5672 & 8008 & 2400 & 6789 & 4972 & 20,000
\end{array}$$ The apportionment for which state violates the Quota Rule?
A)e
B)b
C)d
D)f

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Quota Rule in apportionment methods dictates that each state should receive a number of seats that is close to its "fair share" or quota, based on its population. The Jefferson Method, which involves dividing each state's population by a modified divisor until the total number of seats is allocated, can sometimes result in states receiving more or fewer seats than their exact quota. In this scenario, without calculating the exact apportionment, it's known that the Jefferson Method can lead to violations of the Quota Rule, particularly for states with very large or very small populations relative to others. Given the significantly larger population of state f (20,000) compared to the others, it's more likely for state f to experience a violation of the Quota Rule, either by receiving more seats than its upper quota or fewer seats than its lower quota.

-If the Jefferson Method Is Used to Apportion 131 Legislative