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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test

Question 4 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

Answer
A
because they joined the Union at an earlier date
B
because they have larger populations
C
because they have greater land areas
D
because they have larger capital cities

Explanation

Seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are apportioned among states based on population. A state with more people generally receives more representatives, regardless of when it joined the Union or how much land it has. Therefore, the correct choice is “because they have larger populations.”

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