Apportionment

Apportionment is the process of dividing something into parts based on specific criteria or proportions. In a general knowledge context, it often refers to distributing resources, seats in a legislature, or representation among different groups, such as states in a country. For example, in the United States, congressional seats are apportioned among the states based on their population, ensuring that representation reflects demographic changes. The goal is to achieve fairness and equity in distribution, so that each area receives an appropriate share based on its size or need.