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The number of representatives to the US House of Representatives is determined by the population of the state.Reapportionment occurs after each decennial census. There are still discrepancies as to the number of constituents represented by each representative, which can vary greatly.
Each US state has two (2) Senators, but US Representatives are seated based on the population of the State, with no state having less than one.
There are a total of 435 members in the US House. California has the largest state population and has 53 seats in the Congress. Wyoming has the smallest population and has a single seat. Alaska is the largest state in area but has only a single House seat. Rhode Island is the smallest state in area but has two House seats.
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Why was it hard for the framers to agree on how many representatives a state should send to congress?
The Framers wanted all the states to be equal. The problem was that some states had more representatives than the other states, so they agreed that it was not equal for all the other states.
Why do some states have more Representitives than other ststaes?
The number of representatives in a state is based on its population.
Why do some state have more representatives then other states?
Some states have more representatives than others because representation in the United States Congress is based on population. Each state is allocated a certain number of representatives based on the size of its population. This is intended to ensure that larger states have more representation to balance out the influence of smaller states.
Why does some states have representatives than others?
It depends on the number of people in the state. If there are more people, there will be more representatives.
Why do some state have more representatives than state?
because some states have more people
Why do some states has more representative than other?
REASON: Because some places have higher population and this is why they may have more representatives then others. ANSWERED BY: A 7th grader
Why do states with higher populations have more seats in the House of Representatives?
Some states have more representatives than others do to the fact that some states have more citizens in them then others. The reason for more representatives for more people is to show that this state should have more of a say because it has more people. Thus more people that have a say in what is going on.
How does the process of electing representatives at-large in some states differ from other methods of representation?
In states where representatives are elected at-large, all voters in the state can vote for all representatives. This differs from other methods where representatives are elected by specific districts within the state.
Why do some states have more representatives than other states in the us?
The number of representives of a state is based on the states population. The higher the population the more reps the state gets. A smaller populated state would therefore have less reps then a state with a higher population.
Do some states have no representatives?
No
What if New York had more members than Rhode Island in both the senate and house of representatives?
Every state has 2 senators so no state will have more. Representatives are based on population and the states are divided into districts from which a representative is chosen. Some states do have more representatives than others.
Why do some states have more representetives than others?
If your question is referring to the House of Representatives, then it is because the House's representatives are determined by population of a state.
