Reapportionment (Noun)
Meaning
A new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The recent census data will lead to a significant reapportionment of congressional seats among the states.
- Following the 2020 census, the commission began its reapportionment of legislative districts to ensure fair representation.
- As the state's population continues to shift, its reapportionment every ten years can lead to dramatic changes in its electoral landscape.
- In anticipation of the next census, state legislatures will be gearing up for the contentious process of reapportionment of electoral districts.
- Historically, the reapportionment process in the US has often led to controversy and challenges to its fairness, resulting in lawsuits and disputes over redistricting.