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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Florida has 27 representatives while Massachusetts has nine representatives. Why do states have different numbers of representatives?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Y O L O

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's because states with bigger populations get more representations. because Florida has more residents, it has more representation than Massachusetts, which has a smaller population than Florida.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It depends on the district.. they will have more representatives if they have more Districts . .. If they only have 1 District so they will have 1 Representatives also. The ratio is 1:1

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