35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
American Government · System of Government
Accepted answer(s)
- (Because of) the state's population
- (Because) they have more people
This is an American Government question on the 2025 Civics Test, testing whether an applicant understands the structure of American government rather than just current officeholders. If you're unsure, focus on remembering "(Because of) the state's population" first — it's the answer USCIS lists as the primary accepted response.
This is question 35 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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