Quiz #4: Legislative Branch & Redistricting Quiz

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

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

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

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

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