Census, Gerrymandering, and Voting Rights

The webinar 'Bending Toward Justice' focuses on teaching voting rights and representation. Mark Gage introduces presenters Mike Fassel, Henry L. Chambers Jr., and Emma Humphries. Fassel discusses his experience teaching voting rights using the 'We the People' program. Chambers explores voting laws, gerrymandering, and the census. Humphries presents iCivics resources, including infographics and games, to aid civic education. The session concludes with a Q&A segment.

What is the primary focus of the We the People program as discussed by Mike Fassel?

• To promote sports in schools

• To provide historical facts about the U.S.

• To offer authentic assessment in civic education

• To teach mathematics through history

Which amendment guaranteed citizenship to all male persons born or naturalized in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What was a significant outcome of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It banned literacy tests and poll taxes.

• It allowed women to vote nationwide.

• It lowered the voting age to 18.

• It granted voting rights to Native Americans.

What is the main purpose of the census as outlined in the webinar?

• To track population growth for historical records

• To determine the number of representatives each state has in Congress

• To allocate federal funds to states

• To collect data for marketing purposes

What does the concept of 'one person, one vote' aim to address?

• Ensuring each state has equal representation in the Senate

• Providing equal funding to all states

• Allowing all citizens to vote regardless of age

• Guaranteeing that each citizen's vote has equal weight

What is the primary goal of apportionment in districting?

• To create districts with unequal populations

• To allow only the majority to have a say in the legislature

• To ensure each district has a unique culture

• To divide a jurisdiction into districts for common representation

How can gerrymandering affect the control of a legislature?

• It prevents any party from gaining a majority

• It guarantees that only the majority party wins

• It allows a numerical minority to control the legislature

• It ensures equal representation for all parties

What did the Supreme Court decide about partisan gerrymandering?

• It must be resolved by the Supreme Court

• It is not unconstitutional

• It is a federal issue

• It is unconstitutional

What is the role of non-partisan districting commissions?

• To ensure districts are drawn to favor the majority party

• To eliminate the need for redistricting

• To draw district lines without political bias

• To create competitive districts regardless of demographics

How does iCivics help in teaching about gerrymandering?

• By creating biased educational materials

• By organizing student elections

• By offering political party endorsements

• By providing games and infographics