Civics test question 35 of 128 · System of Government
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Because of the state's population
- Because they have more people
- Because some states have more people
Why this is the answer
States with more people have more representatives in the House. Representation in the House is based on population.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Because senators serve six years
- Because of the Electoral College
- Because states choose representatives
- Because every state has two senators
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