The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting

The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting

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Social Studies

1st - 6th Grade

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The video discusses the complexities of redistricting, highlighting the potential for non-political entities and computer technology to offer unbiased solutions. It covers the 2019 Supreme Court case Rucho v. Common Cause, which ruled that partisan gerrymandering claims are political questions beyond federal court jurisdiction. The video also examines recent scrutiny of racial gerrymandering in states like Georgia and Alabama, and the impact of demographic changes on House representation. It concludes with a reflection on the ongoing challenges of gerrymandering and poses a thinking question about its practices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one proposed solution to reduce gerrymandering in redistricting?

Using biased political committees

Implementing non-biased computer programming

Increasing the number of districts

Allowing only one party to control redistricting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's decision in the Rucho v. Common Cause case?

The court banned all forms of gerrymandering

Partisan gerrymandering claims are suitable for federal courts

The court mandated equal representation in all districts

Partisan gerrymandering claims are political questions beyond federal courts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states gained seats in the House of Representatives after the 2021 census?

Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi

Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia

Texas, Florida, North Carolina

California, New York, Illinois

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party currently has more control over congressional redistricting in the United States?

Green Party

Independents

Republicans

Democrats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor contributing to the changes in redistricting maps?

Stable population growth

Decrease in urban populations

Decrease in rural populations

Increase in minority populations