2006-12-02 17:10:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
We do.
2006-12-02 17:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by PopeJaimie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Representatives are elected by their consituents in each state (regular voters). The number of Representatives a state has in the House of Representatives is determined by the population of that state (this is why California and New York have lots of representatives where states like Arkansas and Wyoming have only a few). This is different than the Senate, where every state gets two seats, regardless of the population of their state.
The House of Representatives and the Senate make up what is collectively known as "Congress", and Congress exists as one of the three branches of our government. Remember we have three branches of gov't to ensure a 'checks and balances' system so that no branch (legislative, judicial, or executive), achieves too much power.
As a quick example, this is why the Supreme Court (judicial) has the final say on court cases, why Congress (legislative) can enact amendments to our Constitution as well as make other changes, and why the President (executive) can veto prospective amendments and also make decisions as Commander-In-Chief. Each arm of the government has its own set of powers that must ultimately answer to the other two branches.
2006-12-02 17:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by jaredmyoung 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voters
2006-12-02 17:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state is divided into districts based on population. The voters in each district vote for their respective Representative
2006-12-02 17:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by musicguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Article I
Section 2
of the US Constitution spells it out for you.
2006-12-02 17:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are elected by voters in their congressional district.
2006-12-02 17:20:26 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weak of mind in this country.
2006-12-02 17:18:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋