Is the process of allotting congressional seats to each state according to its proportion of the population. a. apportionment b. appropriations c. gerrymandering d. redistricting

The correct answer is A.

This concept of having representation in the US House of Representaives being based on population has been part of US society since the implementation of the US Constitution. This idea originated with the states who had a larger population in the late 18th century, as they felt they should have more political power than states with small populations.