Question

complete the activities below: a. concept squares. read the terms in the squares and circle the one that doesnt fit. then explain how the remaining three words are related, based on what youve learned in this lesson. apportion redistricting gerrymander referendum 1. which word does not belong? 2. how are the other words related? unicameral trustee delegate representation 1. which word does not belong? 2. how are the other words related? b. part - time or full time? in some states, such as new hampshire and montana, being a state legislator is a part - time job. in other states, like california and new york, legislators work full time. why do you think this is? think of two possible reasons for this difference. reason 1: population size and complexity of issue. reason 2: financial consideration. c. my state legislature use you notes on page 8 to answer the following questions about the legislative body in north carolina. state legislature full time no part time yes bicameral y unicameral n upper house name: senate number of districts: varies (based on current data) my district: varies (based on individual location) my representative: varies (based on election) majority party: varies (based on election) lower house name: house of representative number of districts: varies (based on current data) my district: varies (based on individual location) my representative: varies (based on election) majority party: varies

Explanation:

1. In the first set of words (apportion, redistricting, gerrymander, referendum), "referendum" is about direct - voter decision - making, while the other three are related to electoral district management. Apportionment is about dividing representation, redistricting is redrawing district boundaries, and gerrymandering is manipulating district boundaries for political gain.
2. In the second set (unicameral, trustee, delegate, representation), "unicameral" refers to a one - chamber legislature, while the other three are about the roles and concepts related to representatives in a legislative system. A trustee makes decisions based on their judgment, a delegate represents the will of their constituents, and representation is the general concept of having someone act on behalf of others.
3. For the part - time/full - time state legislator question, population size and complexity of issues mean larger and more complex states like California and New York may require full - time legislators to handle the workload. Financial considerations could also play a role, as full - time positions may require more financial resources for salaries and support, which some states may not be able to afford or may not see the need for.
4. Regarding North Carolina's state legislature, it is part - time and bicameral. The upper house is the Senate and the lower house is the House of Representatives. The details such as number of districts, one's district, representative, and majority party vary based on factors like elections and individual location.

Answer:

1. In the first square:

• Word that doesn't belong: referendum
• Relationship of other words: They are about electoral district management.

1. In the second square:

• Word that doesn't belong: unicameral
• Relationship of other words: They are about representative role in a legislative system.

1. For part - time/full - time state legislators:

• Reason 1: Population size and complexity of issues
• Reason 2: Financial considerations

1. For North Carolina state legislature:

• Full Time: No
• Part Time: Yes
• Bicameral: Yes
• Unicameral: No
• Upper House Name: Senate
• Lower House Name: House of Representatives
• Number of Districts (Upper House): Varies (based on current data)
• Number of Districts (Lower House): Varies (based on current data)
• My District (Upper House): Varies (based on individual location)
• My District (Lower House): Varies (based on individual location)
• My Representative (Upper House): Varies (based on election)
• My Representative (Lower House): Varies (based on election)
• Majority Party (Upper House): Varies (based on election)
• Majority Party (Lower House): Varies (based on election)