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.
U.S. House of Representatives. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives serve two-year terms, which means that all 435 Representatives are elected in both midterm and Presidential election years. The number of Representatives per state is based proportionally on the stateâs population.