By 1990, the number of official voting delegates was raised to how many?

• A. 300
• B. 400
• C. 475
• D. 500

Answer: (C)

The number of official voting delegates is tied to how the organization represents its growing membership at the national level. Delegates act as the voting body at the National Convention, deciding on policies, electing officers, and amending bylaws. By 1990, the delegate count was raised to 475 to accommodate more chapters and members and to ensure fairer representation across regions. This increase reflects the organization’s growth, making the convention large enough to be representative but still manageable. Earlier, smaller counts like 300 or 400 were from years with fewer chapters, and 500 wasn’t adopted at that time, so 475 best matches the historical change by 1990.