Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ531628
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0147-8648
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Congressional Districting: A Historical Overview.
Baran, Jan Witold; Cronic, Jason P.
Update on Law-Related Education, v20 n3 p28-30 Fall 1996
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)
Descriptors: 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
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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