American Government / Unit 7 Gov 317 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Congressional Districts
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The idea
House members are elected from single-member districts, reallocated among the states after each decennial census.
In practice
A state gaining population can gain seats; a state lagging can lose them.
Where people slip
Reapportionment moves seats between states; a different process draws the lines within them.
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