In Southeast Asia, the United States government used the domino theory to justify its support of a non-communist regime in South Vietnam against the communist government of North Vietnam, and ultimately its increasing involvement in the long-running Vietnam War (1954-75).
The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states.
United States House of Representatives. Overview: One half of the United States Congress, the House of Representatives is the âlower houseâ of the legislative branch of the federal government. Made up of 435 members, the House provides representation based on population, giving more clout to larger states. The primary duty of the House is to adopt legislation that changes federal law.