How many Representatives are in the House of Representatives?

• A. 100
• B. 50
• C. 435
• D. 535

Answer: (C)

This question tests understanding of how many voting Members sit in the House of Representatives. There are 435 voting Representatives. This fixed size has been in place since the early 20th century: after each census, seats are redistributed among the states, but the total number of voting Representatives remains 435. In addition to these, there are non-voting delegates from places like the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, who can participate in some activities but cannot vote on the floor. The other numbers reflect different parts of Congress: 100 is the number of Senators, and 535 is the total voting members of both houses combined (435 Representatives plus 100 Senators).