Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

Representatives are based on the population of the states. The more people in the state the more representatives that state gets. But each state only gets 2 senator

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

This is because of proportional representation.
The legislature is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is considered the state's house, and elects the same number of representatives for each state, so as to maintain the equality of states in their demands.
However, the house of representatives elects deputies in a proportional way, that is, the states with the highest population density elect more representatives than the less populous states. It is a reasonable measure that maintains the proportionality of representation.

Answered by amniotecardamom | 2024-06-11

States have different numbers of representatives in the House of Representatives based on their populations, determined by the U.S. Census conducted every ten years. Larger states gain more representatives, while smaller states have fewer, ensuring proportional representation. Lastly, every state has at least one representative, regardless of its population size.
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Answered by amniotecardamom | 2024-09-30