How is the number of representatives awarded to a state in the US House of Representatives determined?

Question

A.
by the number of electoral districts in the state

B.
by the amount of taxes collected by the state

C.
by the geographical size of the state

D.
by the population of the state

Answer 1

The number of representatives awarded to a state in the US House of Representatives is determined by:

D. by the population of the state

The distribution of representatives is based on the population as measured by the decennial census, with each state guaranteed at least one representative.