Cerebellum
The Legislative Branch Of Government - Introduction To Senate And Congress
The Senate and House of Representatives, the upper and lower houses of The Legislative Branch are explored in this outstanding production that delves into the theoretical intention of the Constitution’s Framers, as well as the practical...
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New data set shows inland communities hit harder by U.S. climate disasters
The non-profit research group Rebuild By Design says the federal government distributed more than $100 billion on weather-related disaster relief between 2011 and 2023 across the country. (Scripps News)
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Judge Rejects New York State Redistricting That Favored Democrats
The proposed map would have given Democrats an advantage in 22 of the state's 26 congressional districts.
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Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Redistricting Maps
The lawsuit, filed in the Western District of Texas, claims the state violates part of the Voting Rights Act.
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How Does New York Divide Its Primary Delegates?
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus053130New York Republicans have 95 delegates at stake in Tuesday's primary - a big haul if one candidate dominates. But to dominate, a candidate will have to do well in 28 separate elections, all...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 1
Explains how Congressional districts are determined to ensure equality of representation.
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60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 2
Gerrymandering is still a problem in determining Congressional district lines, even with redrawing them after each ten-year census.
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60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 3
Discusses how Senators are chosen by each state.
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60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 4
Congress has over five hundred members and each one represents a large number of constituents, making the job of an elected official very challenging.
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60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 5
Compares the number of constituents and elected officials in other countries to those in the United States Congress.