New Gerrymandering in 2021: Are the Midterm Elections Being Stolen? - TLDR News

New Gerrymandering in 2021: Are the Midterm Elections Being Stolen? - TLDR News

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explains gerrymandering, a practice of drawing district lines to favor a political party. It discusses the redistricting process, controlled by state legislatures, and highlights the REDMAP project, which allowed Republicans to gain control over many districts. The video also covers anti-gerrymandering efforts, including ballot initiatives and state court rulings, and introduces the efficiency gap as a metric to measure gerrymandering.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the role of state courts in addressing gerrymandering.

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What strategies have been employed by states to combat gerrymandering?

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How did the gerrymandering practices differ between Republicans and Democrats in recent elections?

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What are the potential consequences of gerrymandering on voter turnout?

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