Question

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Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks: "Which of the following states have the least potential to change the results of a presidential election?"
The map shows the "Allocation of Electoral Votes by U.S. State after the 2020 Census."
The prompt also guides us to locate four specific states: Washington (northwest), California (southwest), Florida (southeast), and Maine (northeast).

Evaluate electoral vote allocations

Using the U.S. Census and Apportionment data shown on the map:

• California (CA): 54 electoral votes
• Florida (FL): 30 electoral votes
• Washington (WA): 12 electoral votes
• Maine (ME): 4 electoral votes

Determine the state with the least impact

States with fewer electoral votes have less mathematical power to shift the overall outcome of a presidential election compared to high-value states.
Among the four options, Maine has the smallest allocation with only 4 electoral votes. Therefore, it has the least potential to change the results of a presidential election.

Answer:

• Washington
• California
• Florida
• Maine (Correct answer)