#37 GERRYMANDERING: CRASH COURSE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

#37 GERRYMANDERING: CRASH COURSE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

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History

8th Grade

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Marie H

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in this video?

Horse race journalism

Gerrymandering

Partisanship

Political punditry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the principle of 'one person, one vote' important?

It ensures equal representation in the Senate.

It makes sure that all states have the same number of representatives.

It ensures that each person's vote counts equally in the House of Representatives.

It allows states to have different numbers of representatives.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a majority-minority district?

A district that has more representatives than others.

A district that is drawn to look like a reptile.

A district where the majority of voters are from a minority group.

A district with the largest population in the state.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for drawing congressional districts?

The Census Bureau

The President

State legislatures

The Supreme Court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main criticisms of Gerrymandering?

It makes districts look too simple.

It ensures fair representation for all parties.

It can result in districts that do not reflect the political makeup of a state.

It is only done during census years.