Thursday, December 9, 2010

The US Census and the Amazing Apportionment Machine

USCIS 100: 25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?



US Census: The US Census and the Amazing Apportionment Machine

Apportionment is the process of dividing the seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states based on the population figures collected during the decennial census. But how does it actually work? Through animation, the US Census Bureau helps explain how the apportionment formula is used to ensure equal representation for all, just like the Founding Fathers planned.

USCIS 100: 25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

  • (because of) the state’s population
  • (because) they have more people
  • (because) some states have more people

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