Discussion: Analyze the effects of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on
politics and government.
For this discussion, we will consider how gerrymandering currently affects Texas politics, and
how gerrymandering has been used historically in Texas politics. Gerrymandering is a political strategy
to redraw Congressional districts in a way that engineers the outcomes of elections to favor one party or
another.
Understand that the main intent of these discussions is to hold a dialogue. Kindly begin work on
this discussion well in advance of the deadline to insure that your classmates are afforded ample time to
respond to your posts. Waiting until the last minute to complete this assignment will allow your
classmates less time to interact with you and may defeat the purpose of the assignment.
To prepare for writing your discussion post and responses, follow these steps:
1. For a background to gerrymandering, reference course materials and watch this video that
presents an overview on how legislators stay in power as a result of legislative redistricting:
2. Next, go to the Texas Tribune website that shows the new voting maps based on the 2020
Census, and type in your address to view any changes between the 2010 and 2020 voting maps:
https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2021/texas-redistricting-map/ (Links to an external site.)
• Consider how demographic changes like race, ethnicity, or partisanship influence voting and election
outcomes.
• Think about political motivations for making these particular changes between the 2010 and 2020
maps.
3. In a concise (250-300 words) post, answer the following questions utilizing course materials,
concepts, and the information above:
• How will the demographic and geographical changes between your 2010 and 2020 voting district
change political outcomes for elections? How does gerrymandering affect you or voters in the
district?
• How do historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces in Texas manifest in the
legislature’s and parties’ use of gerrymandering? Consider Texas’s political cultures, dominant
ideologies, partisanship, and social or demographic changes in this answer.
4. After you have submitted your post, respond in 100-150 words to TWO posts from your peers
and offer a thoughtful response to what you have read.
• You can respond either to fellow students’ primary post or to their response to your primary post.
• Use course materials and concepts in your answers, too, to help you formulate your thoughts.
Essay Writing Service Features
Our Experience
No matter how complex your assignment is, we can find the right professional for your specific task. Essayprobay is an essay writing company that hires only the smartest minds to help you with your projects. Our expertise allows us to provide students with high-quality academic writing, editing & proofreading services.Free Features
Free revision policy
$10Free bibliography & reference
$8Free title page
$8Free formatting
$8How Our Essay Writing Service Works
First, you will need to complete an order form. It's not difficult but, in case there is anything you find not to be clear, you may always call us so that we can guide you through it. On the order form, you will need to include some basic information concerning your order: subject, topic, number of pages, etc. We also encourage our clients to upload any relevant information or sources that will help.
Complete the order formOnce we have all the information and instructions that we need, we select the most suitable writer for your assignment. While everything seems to be clear, the writer, who has complete knowledge of the subject, may need clarification from you. It is at that point that you would receive a call or email from us.
Writer’s assignmentAs soon as the writer has finished, it will be delivered both to the website and to your email address so that you will not miss it. If your deadline is close at hand, we will place a call to you to make sure that you receive the paper on time.
Completing the order and download