The reallocation of House seats to the states based on census is known as?

• A. Reapportionment
• B. Redistricting
• C. Sunset laws
• D. Standing committees

Answer: (A)

Reapportionment is the process of distributing the 435 House seats among the states after the decennial census to reflect changes in population. Because the total number of seats stays the same, states that grow faster can gain seats while others may lose them, ensuring roughly equal representation by population. After reapportionment determines each state's seat count, states then redraw their internal district boundaries to match the new numbers, which is the separate step known as redistricting. The other terms refer to unrelated ideas—sunset laws set expiration dates for laws, and standing committees are permanent legislative committees.