How is the number of representatives in the House of Representatives determined for each state?

The number of representatives in the House of Representatives for each state is determined based on the state's population. This system is established by the U.S. Constitution and is designed to ensure that representation in the House reflects the demographic makeup of the country. Every ten years, the U.S. conducts a census that counts the population of each state. The total number of representatives is fixed at 435, and these representatives are apportioned among the states according to the results of the census, with states that have larger populations receiving more representatives while smaller states receive fewer. This method is intended to create a proportional representation system, where each representative corresponds to a specific number of constituents, thereby ensuring fair representation in the legislative process.