Assignment 3
Topic: Gerrymandering and Judicial Decision Affecting Texas Districts
YouTube Videos:
"Texas gerrymandering discriminates against Hispanics"
"Supreme Court upholds Texas voting districts in racial gerrymandering case"
Article: "U.S. Supreme Court rules Texas lawmakers did not intentionally discriminate in drawing political maps" BY ALEXA URA.
Instructions: Watch the YouTube videos and read the article found on the web link above.
Answer the following four questions:
1. What is gerrymandering?
2. What are the pros and cons of gerrymandering?
3. Why is there opposition to practice of gerrymandering?
4. What are your thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision and what recommendations do you have to stop the practice? Explain
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.