How many members are in the House of Representatives?

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• A. 400 members
• B. 435 members
• C. 450 members
• D. 500 members

Answer: (B)

The House of Representatives is composed of 435 members. This number has been set since 1911 and is established by law; it reflects the apportionment of representatives based on the population of the states. Each state is guaranteed at least one representative, and the remaining seats are distributed among the states based on population, as determined by the decennial census. This fixed number helps maintain balance and equitable representation in the legislative process. The other choices do not reflect this established figure, with the numbers either being higher or lower than the current count, failing to align with the allocation principles defined in U.S. law.

The House of Representatives is composed of 435 members. This number has been set since 1911 and is established by law; it reflects the apportionment of representatives based on the population of the states. Each state is guaranteed at least one representative, and the remaining seats are distributed among the states based on population, as determined by the decennial census. This fixed number helps maintain balance and equitable representation in the legislative process. The other choices do not reflect this established figure, with the numbers either being higher or lower than the current count, failing to align with the allocation principles defined in U.S. law.