The Legislative Branch and Public Policy · The Legislative Process

Representation and Districting

Exploring how congressional districts are drawn and the impact on political voice.

Key Questions

  1. 1Should representatives vote based on their conscience or their constituents' wishes?
  2. 2Who should decide the boundaries of voting districts?
  3. 3Does the current system of representation effectively mirror the diversity of the nation?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.2.9-12C3: D2.Civ.6.9-12
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Legislative Branch and Public Policy
Period: The Legislative Process

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