The district was changed to help a majority party.
the district was changed to help a majority party
Once every ten years, based on the results of the nationwide census, Congressional Districts are eligible to be re-drawn to coincide with population so that there is the "Equal Representation" in Congress required by the Constitution..
Once every ten years, based on the results of the nationwide census, Congressional Districts are eligible to be re-drawn to coincide with population so that there is the "Equal Representation" in Congress required by the Constitution..
The most likely explanation for a congressional district to change shape is redistricting, which occurs every 10 years after the census to ensure equal representation based on population changes. Redistricting can be influenced by political motives to advantage one party or group over another, leading to changes in district boundaries to gain electoral advantage.
Once every ten years, based on the results of the nationwide census, Congressional Districts are eligible to be re-drawn to coincide with population so that there is the "Equal Representation" in Congress required by the Constitution..
Every 10 years a census is done and due to the results the district lines are redrawn by members of the state legislature. Many times they try to shape the new districts to be primarily one political party. This is called gerrymandering which is illegal, but still done.
What is the most likely explanation for the results in the graph?
Without the alternatives we cannot answer
Becuse they did
The total is not likely to change unless new states are added. However, the number of votes assigned to each state changes very 10 years when congressional seats are re-apportioned as a result of the new census.
A new comer to a district is equally likely to vote than old residents.
The big bang is the most likely explanation for the start of the universe. Although scientists may never know the true beginning of the universe.
Given that these similarities and the differences occur in patterns of nested hierarchies, common descent is the more likely explanation.