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Apportionment

Definition

The process of dividing the 435 House seats among the 50 states based on population, conducted after each census.

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Common Questions

What is a apportionment?
The process of dividing the 435 House seats among the 50 states based on population, conducted after each census.
What terms are related to apportionment?
Related terms include: Redistricting, Census. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for apportionment.