apportionment

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“The Constitution very clearly says that apportionment is determined by the number of people, not citizens,” he said.

From Salon

Federal law holds that a mid-decade Census can be conducted, but not used for apportionment.

From Salon

She added she worked "really hard" in her job and, in between sending emails or finishing reports, she was taking care of apportionments, attending meetings and filling out forms.

From BBC

Because of a 1960s Supreme Court ruling, the apportionment of state Senate seats is based on population, not geography.

From Los Angeles Times

The building buyout comes on top of national church requirements for exiting congregations to contribute two years of annual apportionments — $200,000 in Oakland’s case — and money for unfunded pension liabilities, Mr. Baker said.

From Washington Times