Why do some states have more Representatives than others?

The correct answer is based on the principle that the number of Representatives for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives is determined by the state's population. This process is outlined in the Constitution and is meant to ensure that representation is proportional to the number of people living in each state. Every ten years, the U.S. conducts a census to count the population, and the results of this census can lead to apportionment of House seats. States with larger populations have more Representatives, while states with smaller populations have fewer. This system reflects the democratic principle of ensuring that each person's voice carries approximately the same weight in the legislative process.

The other choices don't accurately reflect the reason for the varying number of Representatives. The number of elections doesn't influence the apportionment; geographic size alone doesn't determine representation since large states might have fewer people than smaller states; and while historical significance may have played a role in the formation of state boundaries and decisions in the early years, it doesn't impact current representation based on population.