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.
There can only be 435 members in the House of Representatives. Each state must have at least one representative. These states have only one each: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, â¦North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming. California has the most with 53 representatives.