American GovernmentQuestion 20 of 128
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
a.Because of the state's land area
b.Because of how long the state has existed
c.Because of the number of cities in the state
d.Because of the state's population
Explanation
The number of Representatives a state has is based on its population. States with more people receive more seats in the House. This is why a census is taken every ten years to reapportion seats.
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