Article XI.
Apportionment

Section 5. Ratio in the House of Representatives

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Ratio in the House of Representatives

Ratio in the house

If, in fixing any subsequent ratio, a county, previously entitled to a separate representation, shall have less than the number required by the new ratio for a representative, such county shall be attached to the county adjoining it, having the least number of inhabitants; and the representation of the district, so formed, shall be determined as herein provided.