Apportionment, Redistricting and the Legalities of Representation Information from pp. 241-243, 332- 335, CT exercises and cases.

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Apportionment, Redistricting and the Legalities of Representation Information from pp , , CT exercises and cases

Assessment Complete FRQ. You have 20 minutes!

Apportionment of the HOR Review basic structure of the HOR. Define apportionment. Watch video & view charts.

Seats in HOR after 2010 Reapportionment

Reapportionment results

Reapportionment results by region

Discussion of Data & Charts So what’s the big deal? How does this impact POWER in Washington for the Congress? For the Presidency? Where is the shift of power going to? Coming from?

Redistricting Gerrymandering Redistricting & Gerrymandering Define each term. Who redistricts & when? Discuss 4 cases that relate to the above terms. What rules govern the process? How did redistricting impact NC? NC Congressional Districts & Data Why do we have minority-majority districts? Are they legal? Map of NC Districts NC Population Stats Map of NC DistrictsNC Population Stats

NC Population by County 2010

NC’s Congressional Districts

Change in NC Population

NC US District 3 by Income

Evolution of the Senate Review basic structure of the Senate. Composition is the only provision in the US Constitution that can never be amended. (Article V) Do a cause & effect diagram for each of the following concerning the Senate: Cause:Effect: » Small size>> » 17 th Amendment>> » Filibuster #1 Filibuster #2>> Filibuster #1Filibuster #2 » Rule 22 (cloture)>>

Inter-branch Checks on Powers For each power, explain how the other house checks that power or at least limits it: HOR: Holds Impeachment Power HOR: All Appropriation bills start here Senate: Must approve all treaties by 2/3 Senate: Must approve all Presidential nominees

Assignment Read pp & “Profile of the 114 th Congress.” Take notes. Illustrate on heading to compare HOR demographics to that of the Senate. Read “Why we love our Congressman but hate Congress” handout and complete questions. Due Tuesday!