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   Dis·trict

   /ˈdistrik(t)/

   

   noun

   • 1. an area of a country or city, especially one regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic: "an elegant shopping district"
   • ▪ a region defined for an administrative purpose: "the city school district"
   • ▪ the District of Columbia; Washington, DC.

   verb

   • 1. divide into districts: North American "the committee districted the city into blocks"

   Word Origin early 17th century (denoting the territory under the jurisdiction of a feudal lord): from French, from medieval Latin districtus ‘(territory of) jurisdiction’, from Latin distringere ‘draw apart’.

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   What is a congressional district?

   • Congressional districts in the United States are electoral divisions for the purpose of electing members of the United States House of Representatives. The number of voting seats in the House of Representatives is currently set at 435, with each one representing an average of 761,169 people following the 2020 United States census.

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   Why is Washington DC called a district?

   • Washington, D.C., which is at the center of the area, is sometimes referred to as the District because of its status as a federal district, which makes it not part of any state. The Virginian portion of the region is known as Northern Virginia.

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   What does Better Know a district mean?

   • Better Know a District: A recurring segment on The Colbert Report, in which Stephen Colbert profiled a congressional district and interviewed its representative. Described by Colbert as a "435-part series". ^ a b c d Maine used to be part of Massachusetts.

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   Who sets the boundaries of States' congressional districts?

   • Setting the boundaries of states' congressional districts is the responsibility of state governments, who often gerrymander districts for various reasons. Districts may sometimes retain the same boundaries, while changing their district numbers.

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3. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › whats-theWhat’s the difference between a neighborhood and a district?

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   May 19, 2024 · On the other hand, a district is a specific administrative division within a city or region. Districts often have defined boundaries and may be responsible for regulating certain aspects of the area, such as zoning, development, or public services. What is bigger than a neighborhood? Administrative districts are typically larger than neighborhoods.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › congressionalCongressional district Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 17, 2024 · The meaning of CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT is a territorial division of a state from which a member of the U.S. House of Representatives is elected.

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   2 days ago · In representative electoral systems, gerrymandering ( / ˈdʒɛriˌmændərɪŋ /, originally / ˈɡɛriˌmændərɪŋ /) [1] [2] is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent to create undue advantage for a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_United_StatesList of United States congressional districts - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Districts may sometimes retain the same boundaries, while changing their district numbers. The following is a complete list of the 435 current congressional districts for the House of Representatives, and over 200 obsolete districts, and the six current and one obsolete non-voting delegations.

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   6 days ago · United States District Court, in the United States, any of the basic trial-level courts of the federal judicial system. The courts, which exercise both criminal and civil jurisdiction, are based in 94 judicial districts throughout the United States. Each state has at least one judicial district, as.

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   May 17, 2024 · local government, authority to determine and execute measures within a restricted area inside and smaller than a whole state. Some degree of local government characterizes every country in the world, although the degree is extremely significant. The variant, local self-government, is important for its emphasis upon the freedom of the locality ...

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9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › city districtCity district - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · /ˌsɪdi ˌdɪstrɪkt/ IPA guide. Other forms: city districts. Definitions of city district. noun. a district of a town or city. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "City district." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/city district. Accessed 24 May. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™.