Congressional district boundaries are usually redrawn every ten years by the?

• A. Bureau of the Census
• B. state legislatures
• C. President
• D. House Rules Committee

Answer: (B)

Congressional district boundaries, known as redistricting, are typically redrawn every ten years following the decennial census. The responsibility for this process lies primarily with state legislatures. After the census data is collected, state legislatures evaluate population shifts and demographic changes to determine how to redraw district lines. This ensures that each congressional district has approximately equal populations, adhering to the principle of "one person, one vote."

While the Bureau of the Census plays a crucial role in conducting the census and providing the data needed for redistricting, it does not itself draw the district lines. The President has no direct role in this process, and the House Rules Committee is responsible for legislative procedures within the House but does not handle redistricting either. Thus, the correct answer reflects the specific role of state legislatures in the redistricting process.