North Carolina Districts and Population
Now we are going to take at the district boundaries and population density in North Carolina.
Below are two maps; map 1 is a map of the 13 district boundaries (all numbered) in North
Carolina. Map 2 is of the population density (which counties have higher or lower populations) in
North Carolina. Study the maps, and answer the following questions based on your
observations.
1.
North Carolina Districts
2. North Carolina Population Density
1. Which district (s) are oddly shaped?
Why do you think that is?
2. Why are some districts smaller or larger?
Reflective Question:
Are there any districts you would draw differently (must include specific information on how
population density relates to district boundaries)?
Party Two:
Now, you are going to explore the congressional districts of North Carolina in a little more detail.
First, go to this website in order to answer the following questions:
http://ballotpedia.org/Redistricting_in_North_Carolina
Questions:
1. Although state legislatures redraw district boundaries following the census every 10
years, what are the federal government’s stipulations on redistricting?
2. According to Ballotpedia, in order for an election to be considered competitive, the
margin of victory must be ____________ percent or less.
3. Go to the ‘background’ section of the website. What does section 2 of the Voting Rights
Act of 1965 state about district lines?
4. According to Article 1,Section 4, of the United States Constitution, describe the authority
given to states and their legislatures in regards to congressional redistricting.
5. Go to ‘District Maps’ and ‘Congressional Districts.’ What district does Union County
belong to?
Who is the current representative to this district?