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how are the number of representatives determines for each state?
equal distribution-everyone gets the same amount
population-each state get representatives based upon their states population
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In the United States, the number of representatives for each state is determined by population. This is based on the principle of proportional representation in the House of Representatives. The Constitution mandates that a census (population count) is taken every ten years, and based on that, the number of representatives per state is adjusted. States with larger populations get more representatives, while those with smaller populations get fewer. Equal distribution (where everyone gets the same amount) is not how it works for the House of Representatives (although the Senate has equal representation with 2 senators per state).
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Population - each state get representatives based upon their state's population.