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Autor/inn/en | Baran, Jan Witold; Cronic, Jason P. |
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Titel | Congressional Districting: A Historical Overview. |
Quelle | In: Update on Law-Related Education, 20 (1996) 3, S.28-30 |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0147-8648 |
Schlagwörter | Citizenship Education; Civics; Constitutional History; Constitutional Law; Court Litigation; Elections; Elementary Secondary Education; Federal Legislation; Federal Regulation; Government (Administrative Body); Governmental Structure; Law Related Education; Local Issues; Politics; Public Affairs Education; Residence Requirements; Social Studies |
Abstract | Examines the controversies and consequences involved in drawing proper districts for federal and state representatives. Discusses the Supreme Court's role in deciding these questions. Provides definitions and related court cases concerning gerrymandering and malapportionment, the two most common abuses of the districting process. (MJP) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |