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2008 civics test · Question 25 of 100 · American Government: System of Government
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Accepted answers
- (because of) the state’s population
- (because) they have more people
- (because) some states have more people
This question is from the 2008 test, which is only for people who filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. If you filed on or after that date, study the 2025 test instead: see the 128 questions for the 2025 test.
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- It is question 25 on the official USCIS list of 100 questions for the 2008 civics test, the test for people who filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. Which test do I take?
- You only need to give one of the answers listed.
- It is not one of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants.
- At the interview the officer asks up to 10 questions out loud and you need 6 correct answers to pass.
More questions on this topic
American Government: System of Government
- 21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
- 22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
- 23. Name your U.S. Representative.
- 24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
- 26. We elect a President for how many years?
- 27. In what month do we vote for President?
- 28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
- 29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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