
Quiz #4: Legislative Branch & Redistricting Quiz
Authored by Anthony Rivera
Social Studies
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following legal cases established that courts have the power to enforce redistricting plans to prevent racial discrimination?
Baker v. Carr
Shaw v. Reno
Bush v. Gore
Perez v. Sharp
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is gerrymandering?
The practice of adjusting district boundaries in order to advantage a certain political party or group
The process of ensuring fair representation in state legislatures by redrawing voting districts
A method of selecting candidates for office based on predetermined criteria
The enforcement of laws designed to protect minority groups from unequal treatment under the law
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How are seats allocated in the House of Representatives?
By executive order
Based on population changes determined by US Census data
Through a lottery system
By unanimous vote among state representatives
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How does gerrymandering affect democracy?
Gerrymandering limits citizens' ability to influence elections through their votes
Gerrymandering gives all parties an equal chance at winning elected offices
Gerrymandering ensures each voter has an effective representative
Gerrymandering encourages competition between different ideologies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following conclusions can best be drawn based on this data?
Senators are representative of individuals younger than 40
A majority of senators belong to an older age group
A majority of senators belong to a younger age group
Senators are representative of individuals 80 and older
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