Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
(Because of) the state’s population
The number of people living in a state determines how many seats it gets in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bigger populations mean more representatives so the state’s voice matches how many people it has. Census counts every 10 years help update these numbers.
(Because) they have more people
The number of representatives each state gets is based on its population. States with more people need more representatives so their residents have a fair voice in the House. Every 10 years, the census counts the population to help decide the numbers.
(Because) some states have more people
In the House of Representatives, seats are based on population. States with more people get more representatives so their residents have fairer representation in Congress. The number can change after each census when populations shift.