Every 10 years, through the apportionment and redistricting processes within each state, Congress and the states attempt to create a U.S. House of Representatives that reflects a fair representation of the people of the United States. It is, generally, a complex, volatile, and highly political process, but one that, with a single exception, has occurred in various forms over 200 years and, for some, represents, along with free elections, the clearest indication that the United States is a representative democracy. This book provides an overview of the elements and considerations involved in Congressional redistricting with a focus on the Voting Rights Act; the apportionment formula; and the constitutionality of creating an at-large district.
| ISBN: | 9781626181007 |
| Publication date: | 14th May 2013 |
| Author: | Kenneth P Geisler |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers an imprint of Nova Science Publishers Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 87 pages |
| Series: | Congressional Policies, Practices and Procedures |
| Genres: |
Politics and government |
Every 10 years, through the apportionment and redistricting processes within each state, Congress and the states attempt to create a U.S. House of Representatives that reflects a fair representation of the people of the United States. It is, generally, a complex, volatile, and highly political process, but one that, with a single exception, has occurred in various forms over 200 years and, for some, represents, along with free elections, the clearest indication that the United States is a representative democracy. This book provides an overview of the elements and considerations involved in Congressional redistricting with a focus on the Voting Rights Act; the apportionment formula; and the constitutionality of creating an at-large district.
Congressional Redistricting features in the following genres: Politics and government
Congressional Redistricting is available in Paperback
Congressional Redistricting was written by Kenneth P Geisler and published by Nova Science Publishers an imprint of Nova Science Publishers Inc
Congressional Redistricting has 87 pages
Yes it is part of Congressional Policies, Practices and Procedures series