2.3 - Legislative Branch (Gerrymandering and Reapportionment) Identify the function and powers of the 3 Branches of Government

Kickoff: Let’s do a little research- I’m new to the district, so help me learn a little about where I now live 1- Which Congressional district is Ardrey Kell located in? 1a- This district has made national headlines in the past few years. Why? 2- Who is our representative? 3- How long has he/she been in office, and when is he/she up for re-election? 4- Which party is he/she a member of? 5- Who held this position before him/her for over 20 years? Why did he/she resign? Grab a chromebook on your way into class to do this research

Congressional District: 12

Representative of District 12: Alma Adams 2014 - current Will be up for reelection in 2018 Democrat

Previous district 12 representative: Mel Watt Democrat Resigned to become the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency

HouseKeeping Make sure your 4.1 project is turned in! 4.2 LoP project is due next Monday! Get it turned in on time. It is up on Google classroom Constitutional Scavenger hunt is due tomorrow by class time! Quiz tomorrow on the legislative branch Everything we have done this unit is fair game (includes notes, and kickoff questions)

3 Branches - Legislative Pt. 2

Determining Representation Census: Population count taken by Census Bureau – taken every 10 years First one taken in 1790 Adjust number of reps given to each state Some state lose and some states gain members in House – Reapportionment

Congressional Districts Congressional Districts: each state is divided into one or more congressional districts (NC has 13) State Legislatures must draw boundaries – redistricting Districts must have same number of constituents California has the most with 53; seven states only have 1

Gerrymandering Gerrymandering: oddly shaped district designed to increase voting strength of one particular party Majority party in General Assembly has the power to redraw lines People in power like to stay in power! Discriminatory practice against minorities

NC Congressional map prior to 2016

2016 NC COngressional map

4.2- Gerrymandering Module Gerrymandering Crash Course Questions Gerrymandering Maps US Supreme Court to draw lines on NC gerrymandering case reading and short clip Finish Scavenger Hunt

#1 Help the Republicans win as many districts as possible   R D

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