Question 25 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

Accepted answers

Accepted answers

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

Explanation

The number of Representatives depends on the state's population.

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Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF

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