Question 35 of 128
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Official USCIS answers
- (Because of) the state’s population
- (Because) they have more people
- (Because) some states have more people
Why this is the answer
The U.S. House of Representatives is apportioned by population. States with more people get more representatives, while states with fewer people get fewer. This is why land area or equal representation per state does not decide House seats.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: House seats follow people, not land.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.