Question

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?

____

1. how are the other words related?

unicameral trustee delegate representation

1. which word does not belong

____

1. 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:____
reason 2:____
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 __ part time __
bicameral __ unicameral __
upper house
name:
number of districts:
my district:
my representative:
majority party:
lower house
name:
number of districts:
my district:
my representative:
majority party:

Explanation:

A. First Square

1. "referendum" doesn't belong. Apportion, redistricting, and gerrymander are related to the division and allocation of electoral districts. A referendum is a vote on a particular issue by the electorate, not about district - related activities.
2. Apportionment is the process of allocating representatives based on population. Redistricting is redrawing electoral district boundaries, and gerrymandering is the manipulation of district boundaries for political gain. They all pertain to electoral district management.

A. Second Square

1. "unicameral" doesn't belong. Trustee, delegate, and representation are related to the roles and concepts of representatives in a legislative system. Unicameral refers to a one - chamber legislature, while the others focus on the people or roles within the legislative process.
2. A trustee makes decisions based on their own judgment, a delegate represents the will of their constituents, and representation is the overall concept of having someone act on behalf of a group. They are about representative roles.

B
Reason 1: Population size and complexity of issues. Larger states like California and New York have more people and complex policy - making needs, requiring full - time legislators. Smaller states like New Hampshire and Montana may have fewer issues and a smaller population, allowing for part - time legislators.
Reason 2: Financial considerations. Full - time legislators require more funding for salaries and benefits. Smaller states may not want or be able to afford the cost of full - time legislators, while larger states can justify the expense.
C (Note: Specific information about North Carolina's legislature would be needed from page 8 notes. But generally)
The North Carolina General Assembly is bicameral, consisting of the Senate (upper house) and the House of Representatives (lower house). It is a part - time legislature. The number of districts, representatives, and majority party would vary based on current data and elections.

Answer:

A. First Square

1. referendum
2. They are about electoral district management.

A. Second Square

1. unicameral
2. They are about representative roles in a legislative system.

B
Reason 1: Population size and complexity of issues.
Reason 2: Financial considerations.
C
Full Time: Part Time
Part Time: Yes
Bicameral: Yes
Unicameral: No
Upper House - Name: Senate
Upper House - Number of Districts: Varies (based on current data)
Upper House - My District: Varies (based on individual location)
Upper House - My Representative: Varies (based on elections)
Upper House - Majority Party: Varies (based on elections)
Lower House - Name: House of Representatives
Lower House - Number of Districts: Varies (based on current data)
Lower House - My District: Varies (based on individual location)
Lower House - My Representative: Varies (based on elections)
Lower House - Majority Party: Varies (based on elections)