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Questions to Ponder

This activity contains 3 questions.

Define redistricting and gerrymander. How do the two concepts relate? Which word is more realistic to describe the process of redrawing political boundaries? Why?

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What is your impression of California's legislative system? Is it efficient? Is it responsive to the public? If not, why not? How could the legislative process be improved?

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How have term limits affected California's lawmaking process? Why do most lawmakers oppose term limits? What do you think of term limits and why?

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