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.
How many members make up the US house of representatives? There are 435 voting members (representatives) and 6 non-voting members (delegates) for a total of 441 members. Edit