Which state had the most representation in the house ,small state or large state? why?
History · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Representation in the House of Representatives is based on population, so larger states have more representation compared to smaller states. This principle is known as the "population proportion" or the "population-based representation" system. The more populous a state is, the more seats it has in the House of Representatives.
Conversely, in the Senate, each state is represented by two senators, regardless of its size or population. This was a compromise reached during the drafting of the United States Constitution to address concerns of both small and large states, known as the Great Compromise. The House, with proportional representation, satisfied the larger states, while the Senate provided equal representation to all states.