Question 35 of 128 American Government
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Answers USCIS accepts
- (Because of) the state’s population
- (Because) they have more people
- (Because) some states have more people
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Some states have more representatives because they have more people. Seats are based on each state’s population.
What it means
House seats are divided by population, counted in the census every 10 years. States that grow can gain seats; states that shrink can lose them.
Say “because of the state’s population” or “because they have more people.”
Memory tip: More people = more representatives.
Quiz yourself
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .