Legislative Apportionment
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv əˌpɔːrʃəˈnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of distributing legislative seats among electoral districts according to population or other criteria.
Legislative apportionment determines how many representatives each district receives based on the latest census.
Forms
- legislative apportionment
- legislative apportionments
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Commentary
Legislative apportionment specifically refers to seat distribution, distinct from redistricting which involves drawing boundaries; drafters should clarify the distinction in legal texts.
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