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Gerrymandering: Where Do We Draw the Line? (Infographic)

6-8
9-12
10-30 min.
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Learning Objectives

  • Define redistricting and gerrymandering
  • Explain packing and cracking
  • Recognize the negative impact of racial gerrymandering
Where do we draw the line? Find out how redistricting turns into gerrymandering, and how gerrymandering negatively impacts people in those districts.
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Overview

Where do we draw the line? Use this infographic to find out how redistricting turns into gerrymandering, and how gerrymandering can negatively impact people in those districts. This resource shows students actual examples of gerrymandered districts and how the Supreme Court decides if the gerrymandering is legal.

Kickstart teaching this infographic with our Gerrymandering: Where Do We Draw the Line? Video. 

Love this infographic? Explore all of our free election curriculum and teaching resources at our Election Headquarters. 

We suggest you start with Mini-Lesson: Gerrymandering to introduce your students to the process of redistricting.

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