JC Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Why Senate is different than House
A
Great Compromise, Senate for equal state representation, House for population.
2
Q
Gerrymandering (2010 Republicans)
A
Parties redraw district lines in their favor. 2010 Republicans redistricted in 18 states to their favor.
3
Q
Racial Gerrymandering
A
Redrawing districts to fit racial lines and discriminate against them.
4
Q
Bipartisan Gerrymanders
A
States redraw districts to favor incumbents of both sides.
5
Q
Republican Advantage in House/Senate
A
- More dispersed than democrats for House
2. Senators from smaller states represent less people, helps Republicans in smaller states.
6
Q
Australian Ballot
A
voters mark their choices on uniform ballots printed and distributed by the government.
7
Q
Variety in Electoral Districts
A
- Geography
- Population/Political Habits
- Income/Economic base.
- Ethnicity/age
