2306 PSLO: Analyze the effects of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on politics and government.
PSLO stands for Program Student Learning Objective. If you want to know more about that term and the purpose of this exercise visit https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PSLO-Handbook-Revised-2.1.19.pdf
There is no correct or incorrect answers.
Instructions 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: haps ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s6erd5MbEY
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: haps ://apps.texastribune. org/features/2021/texas-redistricting-map/ • Consider how demographics 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:
