How can the number of electoral votes in a state be changed?

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The number of electoral votes in a state can be changed due to reapportionment, which occurs every 10 years after the census. As populations shift, some states may gain or lose electoral votes. This process is outlined in the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment. Option A is incorrect because the Constitution does not specify a fixed number of electoral votes for each state, but it does outline the method for determining the number of electors for each state. Option B is incorrect as it is not within states' power to change their electoral votes only, as it requires constitutional amendments. Option D is incorrect since a constitutional amendment is required only to add or remove the electoral college, but it is not required for reapportionment. Option E is incorrect because although electoral votes are proportional to states' populations, shifts in population can lead to reapportionment, which results in changes in the number of electoral votes for each state.

How Can the Number of Electoral Votes in a State