POLI 2051 : Poli Sci Test 3
Document Summary
Each has 2 (usually not divided r/d-usually rr, dd) Number of districts per state determined by apportionment:the population in that state, as population increases the number of reps will go up and vise versa. The process of redrawing district lines each 10 years due to population shifts. It is the responsibility of the state legislature (controlled by its majority party) Highly political- (party in control will draw lines to their advantage) Gerrymander- a district that is designed to maximize the majority party"s political advantage. Majority-minority districts: districts where the majority of the population is minority. Race can"t be the sole factor when drawing districts. Bleaching: making the districts whiter and more conservative by having a single or two majority-minority district. Divided government-different political parties control the presidency and one or both houses of congress. Franking: pr paid for by tax payers (mail) Pork barrel legislation: bringing money (tax dollars) to your district.