Gerrymandering: How drawing jagged lines can impact an election - Christina Greer
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District lines, and the groups of voters within them, may seem arbitrary, but a lot of thought (and political bickering) is put into these carefully drawn lines. From “packing” a district to “cracking” a district--learn how the shape of districts impacts political parties during election season.
If you were in a position of power, would you consider gerrymandering to ensure favorable votes for you and/or your party in the future? What other alternatives do you have? If you would not redraw district lines, why would you choose not to do so?
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- Educator Christina Greer
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