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Official question #33US Citizenship Test

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

Correct answer

Citizens in their (congressional) district

Also accepted: Citizens in their (congressional) district · Citizens in their district · People from their (congressional) district · People in their district

Why

Each representative is elected from one congressional district and represents the people living there. A state with only one representative has a single district covering the whole state.

Answer choices

  • ACitizens in their (congressional) district
  • BThe governor of their state
  • COnly members of their political party
  • DThe President's Cabinet