Why do some states have more representatives than others?

The reason some states have more representatives than others is fundamentally tied to their population. The United States House of Representatives is designed to reflect the population disparities among the states. Each state is allocated a number of representatives based on the most recent census, which counts the people living in each state. This ensures that states with larger populations have a proportional voice in the legislative process.

For example, a state like California, which has a significantly larger population than many other states, has many more representatives compared to smaller states like Wyoming. This system is intended to ensure that representation in Congress is equitable and reflects the demographics of the nation as a whole.

Other factors, such as geographical size and historical significance, do not affect the number of representatives directly; representation is determined solely by population counts. Economic status may influence various aspects of a state but does not factor into the allocation of representatives in Congress.