Reapportionment

Definition

The redistribution of congressional seats among states based on population changes following the Census, determining political power for the next decade.

Example Usage

The 2020 reapportionment shifted seats from the Northeast to the Sun Belt, changing electoral math.

Origin

From 'apportion,' meaning to distribute or allocate.

Fun Fact

Reapportionment happens every 10 years after the Census and can dramatically shift political power.

Source: Electoral law and government structure terminology

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