1. 2.3 - Legislative Branch (Gerrymandering and Reapportionment)
Identify the function and powers of the 3 Branches of Government

2. 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

3. Congressional District:12

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

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

6. 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)

7. 3 Branches - Legislative Pt. 2

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. NC Congressional map prior to 2016

12. 2016 NC COngressional map

13. 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

14. #1 Help the Republicans win as many districts as possibleR D

15. Cartoon

16. Cartoon