Reapportionment

Reapportionment is the process of redistributing seats in a legislative body, like the U.S. House of Representatives, based on population changes. After each census, which occurs every ten years, districts are adjusted so that representation reflects current population shifts. This ensures each representative represents roughly the same number of people. Reapportionment can lead to states gaining or losing seats, affecting political power and resource allocation. It's a key part of ensuring fair and accurate representation in a democratic system, aligning legislative districts with the evolving makeup of the population.