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American Government and Organization PS1301 Wednesday, 18 February

Announcements Take quizzes Ch. 12 and 18 Dean drops out; Kerry wins Wisconsin, Edwards a close second. Begin discussing Congress

Representation Descriptive vs. Policy (or Political)

Women in Congress

African American and Hispanics in Congress

Policy Representation

Incumbency Advantage Incumbents have a number of advantages Most are reelected Turnover is low Various explanations

Reelection Rates

Gerrymandering Gerrymander takes its name from Gov. Elbridge Gerry (1810-1812) of Mass whose party created an artful electoral map intended to maximize its seats. Contemporary observers latched onto one district in particular, in the shape of a salamander, and pronounced it a Gerry-mander.

Elbridge Gerry’s Salamander