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Why did the expansion of backcountry districts create a more democratic membership in state legislatures?
The expansion of backcountry districts increased democratic representation in state legislatures by giving a voice to a broader segment of the population, particularly rural and less affluent citizens who had previously been marginalized. As these districts emerged, they often challenged the dominance of established political elites in urban areas, leading to a more diverse set of interests being represented. This shift allowed for the election of representatives who were more attuned to the needs and concerns of backcountry constituents, fostering a more inclusive political environment. Ultimately, this expansion helped to democratize state legislatures by making them more reflective of the population as a whole.
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Who gerrymander's districts?
state legislatures
Who redraws congressional districts?
State legislatures redraw the congressional districts every ten years.
Who apportions the legislative districts after the ten-year census?
state legislatures
Who are the boundaries of US congressional districts are usually determined by?
state legislatures
Who defines congressional districts?
The process of establishing Congressional districts varies state to state. Some states have their legislatures draw the districts, while others have independent nonpartisan commissions instead.
The lines of congressional districts are drawn by?
State legislatures (typically approved by the governor)
How often must State legislatures redraw congressional districts to reflect population changes?
Every 10 Years
Who establishes congresional districts?
The united states census burro decides how many each state should have and then the task of drawing up those districts is usually given to the state legislatures.
By who are election districts for state legislatures and US House of Representatives determined by?
The election districts for each state legislature and the United States House of Representatives are determined by the state legislature in each individual state. The election districts are drawn every 10 years.
What is each state divided into for representation in the house of representatives?
Congressional districts. The boundaries are set by the state legislatures, so as to maximize the chance of the legislature's dominant party winning those elections.
Has any US State outlawed gerrymandering?
No. Some have just found more effective ways to limit its application (such as judicial setting of the borders between districts as opposed to the state legislatures setting the borders between districts).
Can State Legislatures audit the federal reserve banks that cover districts within their state?
No, that is the job of the federal government. The state governments have no jurisdiction in the matter.
