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Question 35

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

  1. (Because of) the state’s populationCorrect answer
  2. (Because) some states have more peopleCorrect answer
  3. (Because) they have more peopleCorrect answer
  4. The state’s land area

Official answer

  • (Because of) the state’s population
  • (Because) they have more people
  • (Because) some states have more people

Explanation

House seats are apportioned among the states by population, using the census conducted every ten years. More populous states therefore receive more representatives.

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