The American Political System

Congress


The number of representatives from each state depends on the population of each state.  Changes in the population, changes the number of representatives from each state.  So for example a state like New York which has a declining population over the last twenty years has lost representatives, while states like Florida or Texas which have growing populations have seen increases in their representation over the last few decades.

What this passage is pointing out is that if you live in a state that is largely populated you have a bigger voice in congress.  There will be more representatives in house that have a common interest of the state.  They will have a bigger influence over the outcome of what laws are or are not passed.  As people migrate to and from different states, changes in congress start to happen.  Your state representation can either strengthen or become weaker.  This is a process that happens over time.

I chose this passage because it's interesting to know that a state population has such a big influence on congress. I understand from the passage that population influence the number of representatives in congress however, I feel it can influence rather there are more democratic or republican as well.