Apportionment, Redistricting and
the Legalities of Representation
Information from pp. 241-243, 332335, CT exercises and cases
Assessment
• Complete FRQ. You have 20 minutes!
Apportionment of the HOR
• Review basic structure of the HOR.
• Define apportionment.
• Watch video & view charts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUCnb5_HZc0
Seats in HOR after 2010
Reapportionment
Reapportionment results 1960-2010
Reapportionment results by region 1960-2010
Discussion of Data & Charts
• So what’s the big deal?
• How does this impact POWER in Washington
for the Congress?
• For the Presidency?
• Where is the shift of power going to? Coming
from?
Redistricting &
Gerrymandering
• Define each term.
• Who redistricts & when?
• Discuss 4 cases that relate to
the above terms.
• What rules govern the process?
• How did redistricting impact NC?
• NC Congressional Districts & Data
• Why do we have minority-majority districts?
Are they legal? Map of NC Districts NC Population Stats
NC Population by County 2010
NC’s Congressional Districts
Change in NC Population
NC US District 3 by Income
Evolution of the Senate
• Review basic structure of the Senate.
• Composition is the only provision in the US
Constitution that can never be amended.
(Article V)
• Do a cause & effect diagram for each of the
following concerning the Senate:
Cause:
Effect:
»Small size>>
»17th Amendment>>
»Filibuster #1 Filibuster #2>>
»Rule 22 (cloture)>>
Inter-branch Checks on Powers
For each power, explain how the other house
checks that power or at least limits it:
HOR: Holds Impeachment Power
HOR: All Appropriation bills start here
Senate: Must approve all treaties by 2/3
Senate: Must approve all Presidential nominees
Assignment
• Read pp. 335-340 & “Profile of the 114th
Congress.” Take notes. Illustrate on heading to
compare HOR demographics to that of the
Senate.
• Read “Why we love our Congressman but hate
Congress” handout and complete questions.
• Due Tuesday!