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Legislative Branch - Explain the process for determining the number of representatives a state will get, and deciding who each will represent.

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The Constitution provides for proportional representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seats in the House are apportioned based on state population, and the number of House members for each state is determined according to a statistical formula set out by federal law.