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legislative apportionment

(Encyclopedia) legislative apportionment, subdivision of a political body (e.g., a state or province) for the purpose of electing legislative representatives. In the United States, the Constitution…

Boehner, John Andrew

(Encyclopedia) Boehner, John Andrew Boehner, John Andrew bāˈnər [key], 1949–, American congressman, Speaker of the U.S…

alpine plants

(Encyclopedia) alpine plants, high-altitude representatives of various flowering plants (chiefly perennials) that because of their dwarf habit, profuse blooming, and the preference of many for shady…

Martin, Joseph William

(Encyclopedia) Martin, Joseph William, 1884–1968, American politician, Speaker of the House of Representatives (1947–49, 1953–55), b. North Attleboro, Mass. He was a reporter (1902–8) for several…

representation

(Encyclopedia) representation, in government, the term used to designate the means by which a whole population may participate in governing through the device of having a much smaller number of…

Udall, Stewart Lee

(Encyclopedia) Udall, Stewart LeeUdall, Stewart Leey&oomacr;ˈdôl [key], 1920–2010, U.S. cabinet member and environmentalist, b. St. Johns, Ariz. After serving in World War II, Udall practiced law…