Author Question: Describe majority-minority districts and explain their purpose(s). What will be an ideal ... (Read 380 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Describe majority-minority districts and explain their purpose(s).

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Close observers of the legislative branch argue that in the past few decades, members of Congress have become more ethical.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

jlaineee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Describe majority-minority districts as a form of positive gerrymandering. They stem from passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, encouraging states to redistrict certain legislative boundaries to allow African Americans a majority.
2, Explain the intent of the Voting Rights Act: to provide equal representation to minorities on all levels of government and to ensure African Americans are able to have proper representation.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE