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Analyze the effects of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on politics and government.

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Ambrose

Analyze the effects of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on politics and government. For this discussion, we will consider how gerrymandering currently affects Texas politics, and how gerrymandering has been used historically in Texas politics. Gerrymandering is a political strategy to redraw Congressional districts in a way that engineers the outcomes of […]

Prepare a 6-7 page paper that focuses on topic in political science.

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Ambrose

Prepare a 6-7 page paper that focuses on topic in political science. Here is a schedule of the readings Week 11 (Nov. 2 & 4): Congressional Elections I CAIM, Chapter 3. Weisberg et al.: Chapters 8, 10 and 11. CR, Chapter 3. Week 12 (Nov. 9 11): Congressional Elections II CAIM, Chapter 4. CR, Chapter […]

Explain the compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, including the plan agreed to.

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Ambrose

Answer the following questions (10 points each): 1. Explain the compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, including the plan agreed to. 2. Explain the Madisonian Model of Government (Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances). How does this work in our governmental system? 3. Choose one of the provisions in the First Amendment […]

Does gerrymandering fit the definition of a racist racial project? Why or why not?Explain

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Ambrose

Does gerrymandering fit the definition of a racist racial project? Why or why not?

In 300-500 words write a reflection on :How do the resulting national redistricting maps look different depending on which criteria they pick? Who or what group does each different map seem to favor?

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Ambrose

In these critical reflection assignments read an article, watch a video, or play a simulation, and then answer a few questions about it. In this second one, you’re going to read a Five Thirty Eight piece about gerrymandering, as well as spending a bit of time playing around with their Atlas of Redistricting. After you’ve […]

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Analyze the effects of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on politics and government.

Prepare a 6-7 page paper that focuses on topic in political science.

Explain the compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, including the plan agreed to.

Does gerrymandering fit the definition of a racist racial project? Why or why not?Explain

In 300-500 words write a reflection on :How do the resulting national redistricting maps look different depending on which criteria they pick? Who or what group does each different map seem to favor?