1. Safe Seats

2. Congressional Apportionment
Reapportionment
Redistricting
Justiciable Question:
Baker v. Carr (1962)
Reynolds v. Sims (1964)
Wesberry v. Sanders (1964)
Davis v. Bandemer (1986)
Vieth v. Jubelirer (2004)
League of United Latin American Citizens v. Perry (2006)
Miller v. Johnson (1995)
Reno v. Bossier Parish School Board (2000)
Easley v. Cromartie (2004)

3. Gerrymandering
Painter Gilbert Stuart saw the district he penciled in a head, wings, and claws and said “That will do for a salamander!” and editor Benjamin Russell replied, “Better say a Gerrymander” after Gov. Gerry
“ ” – put as many of opponents into as few districts as possible
“ ” – separate opponents as much as possible
1812 Massachusetts

4. NY 22nd “Soup Ladle”

5. IL 4th “Earmuffs”