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reapportionment

[ riːəˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)nm(ə)nt ]

Noun

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political representation

Reapportionment refers to the process of redistributing the number of representatives in a legislative body, such as the U.S. House of Representatives, based on changes in population. It is typically done every 10 years after the census to ensure fair representation.

Synonyms

reallocation, redistribution.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
reapportionment	This term is usually used in legal or political contexts, especially relating to the distribution of representation or electoral districts based on population changes. After the census, the government will need to execute a reapportionment of the congressional districts. The court ordered a reapportionment to ensure fair representation.
redistribution	This term is often used in economic and social contexts, involving the redistribution of wealth, resources, or opportunities to achieve fairness or balance. The new policy focuses on the redistribution of land to support small farmers. Social welfare programs aim at income redistribution to reduce poverty.
reallocation	This is typically used in broader contexts where resources, funds, or assets need to be reassigned to different uses or departments. The budget reallocation will provide more funds for education. Due to changes in demand, there will be a reallocation of staff to the new project.

Word

Description / Examples

reapportionment

This term is usually used in legal or political contexts, especially relating to the distribution of representation or electoral districts based on population changes.

After the census, the government will need to execute a reapportionment of the congressional districts.
The court ordered a reapportionment to ensure fair representation.

redistribution

This term is often used in economic and social contexts, involving the redistribution of wealth, resources, or opportunities to achieve fairness or balance.

The new policy focuses on the redistribution of land to support small farmers.
Social welfare programs aim at income redistribution to reduce poverty.

reallocation

This is typically used in broader contexts where resources, funds, or assets need to be reassigned to different uses or departments.

The budget reallocation will provide more funds for education.
Due to changes in demand, there will be a reallocation of staff to the new project.

Examples of usage

The reapportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives is based on population shifts.
After the census, states may gain or lose seats in reapportionment.
Reapportionment can impact the balance of power in a legislative body.

Translations

Translations of the word "reapportionment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redistribuição

🇮🇳 पुनर्वितरण

🇩🇪 Umverteilung

🇮🇩 redistribusi

🇺🇦 перерозподіл

🇵🇱 redystrybucja

🇯🇵 再配分

🇫🇷 redistribution

🇪🇸 redistribución

🇹🇷 yeniden dağıtım

🇰🇷 재분배

🇸🇦 إعادة التوزيع

🇨🇿 přerozdělení

🇸🇰 prerozdelenie

🇨🇳 重新分配

🇸🇮 prerazdelitev

🇮🇸 endurúthlutun

🇰🇿 қайта бөлу

🇬🇪 განაწილება

🇦🇿 yenidən bölüşdürmə

🇲🇽 redistribución

Etymology

The concept of reapportionment has been a key aspect of political systems for centuries. In the United States, the process of reapportionment has been enshrined in the Constitution to ensure fair representation and account for changes in population over time. The Supreme Court has also played a role in shaping the rules and guidelines for reapportionment to prevent gerrymandering and uphold the principle of one person, one vote.