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The Census takes place every 10 years. Some states gain more population than others, and others even lost population. Since the 435 seats in the House of Representatives are given on the basis of population (higher population states get more seats), these seats must be reapportioned on the basis of Census results. States that gained enough population must gain more seats, taking them from states that either didn't gain as much population, or lost population.
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∙ 11y agoThe U. S. Constitution requires that we get as close as we can to each Representative representing the same number of people with each state having a minimum of one Representative. Since the Constitution also requires us to count all the people in the U. S. every ten years, we use the new census counts to redetermine how many of the 435 House seats each state should have based on its population relative to the population of all of the states combined.
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∙ 10y agoHouse seats are reapportioned after every decennial US census to keep each state's relative representation proportional to its relative population.
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∙ 15y agoThere is a census that has taken place in the country and the population differs and changes throughout the years so many states would need less or maybe more representatives.
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∙ 14y agoIt happens becaues the U.S. Constitution requires that the Federal Government to call for a census every 10 years.
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∙ 14y agobecause of census.
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∙ 14y agobecause they need different idiots
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US Census is every how many years?
each census is taken every 10 years
How often does the US officially count its population?
The US officially counts its population every 10 years through the decennial census conducted by the Census Bureau.
How often is the census?
The census in the United States is conducted every 10 years.
How often is census taken in the Bahamas?
In the United States, the census is conducted every 10 years. The next census will be in 2010.
The us census is taken every?
The US census is taken every 10 years
How often is a census of the people normally taken?
It depends where you live. In the USA they happen every 10 years, in some others only every 5 years.
How often do they do a census?
I believe that the constitution states that one is to be done every 10 years.
A census is taken every how many years?
In the United States, a census is taken every 10 years as mandated by the Constitution to count the population and allocate representation in Congress. Other countries may have different intervals for conducting a census, but it is typically done every 5 to 10 years.
How many years apart do they take a census?
In the United States, the national census is taken every 10 years.
What is the time period of census in India?
census is conducted after every 10 years
How often does census collect data?
The US Census is every 10 years.
How often are congressonal districts redrawn?
Congressional districts are redrawn every 10 years following the national census. This process is called redistricting, and the U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years for the purpose of redistricting Congressional districts.
