Friday, February 2, 2018

Gerrymandering Fishbowl Discussion Prep Assignment

Part I: CGP Grey Explains Gerrymandering
Our favorite videographer is back! This time Mr. Grey is here to educate us on gerrymandering, as well as some possible solutions to this unpopular electoral reality.



In this video Mr. Grey poses 4 possible reform proposals to solve our gerrymandering problem:

  • A Bi-Partisan Redistricting Committee
  • An Independent Redistricting Commission
  • The Shortest Split-Line Method of Redistricting
    (Be sure to watch the bonus video on this topic! Fascinating stuff!)
  • Proportional Gerrymandering
For each reform proposal
  • Describe the gerrymandering reforms proposed
  • Explain the benefits and drawbacks of each.


Part II: Reform in Action
Many proponents of reform point to one state as an example of reform that works: Iowa. 
Use the website Ballot-o-pedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics to research Iowa’s redistricting process and its results.

Image result for iowa redistricting map

No comments:

Post a Comment