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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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Because of the state's location
Because of the state's location - no response given
Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives
Because the state's Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives - no response given
Because of the state's population
Because of the state's population - no response given
Because of the geographical size of the state
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Because of the state's population.
House seats are apportioned to states based on population counts from the U.S. Census (conducted every 10 years). The total number of Representatives is fixed (435), so seats are distributed among states proportionally (using the method of equal proportions). Location, seniority, or geographic size do not determine how many Representatives a state gets.
House seats are apportioned to states based on population counts from the U.S. Census (conducted every 10 years). The total number of Representatives is fixed (435), so seats are distributed among states proportionally (using the method of equal proportions). Location, seniority, or geographic size do not determine how many Representatives a state gets.
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