Apportionment is the process of distributing a fixed resource, such as seats in a legislature or representatives, to different groups based on specific criteria. The criteria for apportionment methods can vary, but some key principles generally guide these methods: 1. **Fairness**: The apportionment method should be fair, ensuring that each group receives a number of representatives that reflect its size relative to other groups. The goal is to represent populations accurately.

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