
Understanding Gerrymandering

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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Jennifer Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of gerrymandering?
To manipulate district lines to favor a political party
To simplify the voting process
To ensure fair representation for all communities
To increase voter turnout
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was gerrymandering named after?
Governor Elbridge Gerry
Justice John Marshall
President George Washington
Senator John Adams
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Supreme Court case allowed federal courts to hear redistricting cases?
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Baker v. Carr
Brown v. Board of Education
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aim to prevent in redistricting?
Environmental impact
Racial discrimination
Economic inequality
Partisan redistricting
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is primarily responsible for drawing district lines in most states?
Local councils
Independent commissions
State legislators
The federal government
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which states use independent commissions for redistricting?
Georgia and Alabama
Alaska and Arizona
Texas and Florida
New York and Illinois
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of creating compact districts?
To increase the number of districts
To reduce the number of voters
To ensure districts are geographically sensible
To favor a particular political party
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