Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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because of the state’s population
because of the state’s population
Some states have more Representatives than other states because the number of Representatives each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives is based on its population. This system is designed to ensure proportional representation, meaning that states with larger populations have more Representatives, while states with smaller populations have fewer.
The total number of Representatives is fixed at 435, and every ten years, after the national census, seats are reapportioned among the states based on population changes. This process ensures that the House reflects the changing demographics of the nation.