Question
How are the representatives decided upon in the House of Representatives?
based on state population
every state has the same number
based on state population
every state has the same number
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In the House of Representatives, representatives are decided based on state population. Each state is allocated a number of representatives proportional to its population, as determined by the decennial census. This means that states with larger populations have more representatives, while states with smaller populations have fewer.
However, every state is guaranteed at least one representative, regardless of its population size. The total number of representatives in the House is capped at 435. After each census, the seats are reapportioned among the states based on the latest population data. This system is designed to ensure that representation in the House reflects the population distribution across the country.
However, every state is guaranteed at least one representative, regardless of its population size. The total number of representatives in the House is capped at 435. After each census, the seats are reapportioned among the states based on the latest population data. This system is designed to ensure that representation in the House reflects the population distribution across the country.