In a parliamentary system, by contrast, the legislature holds supreme power. The prime minister is chosen by members of the legislature (Parliament) from among their own number and in practice is the leader of the majority party in the legislature.
There are 435 Representatives in the House of Representatives. The number of members in the House of Representatives is a different story and is based on population.
Quick Answer. In the House of Representatives, states are represented according to their populations, with each state guaranteed at least one representative. The total number of representatives is capped at 435 as of 2014, so states gain or lose representatives according to population shifts. Continue Reading.