2006-12-06 09:22:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The population of each state, determined by the US census, held every 20 years.
2006-12-06 09:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The total number of Representatives is set by Congress. The number 435 was set in place by the Reapportionment Act of 1929. After Census figures provide the population data for each state, the number of seats per state is distributed proportionately (although each state is guaranteed at least one Representative.)
Congress has the authority to change the number of seats in the House. In fact, such a discussion currently is underway in Congress: Proposals are being deliberated that would give the District of Columbia a voting seat in the House, along with an additional seat for Utah.
2006-12-06 09:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by Dave of the Hill People 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It differs by state, but roughly, there is one Representative for every 650,000 people. Keep in mind there are only 435 people in the House, and they represent 300 Million Americans. Originally it was 30,000, but if that held true today, there would be near 10,000 people in the House.
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2006-12-06 09:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number of Representatives are determined by the popluation of the state.
2006-12-06 09:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by ryan c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution
2006-12-06 09:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, one representative "represents" about 650,000 people, varying by state.
2006-12-06 09:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by JHUguy123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One representative is assigned to about every 60,000 people, but it changes every several years, it might be 65 or 66,000 now
2006-12-06 09:25:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋