Description : How do we undo the damage gerrymandering and other attempts to rig elections have done to democracy in the USA?
Last Answer : In California we set districts by bipartisan Commission. Part of what drove us to that is that both sides would gerrymander as much as possible. In the San Francisco bay Area, after the 1980 census, there ... the Bay, and a bit of Marin County. It was the safest Democratic seat in the country.
Description : What impact does gerrymandering have on a democracy?
Last Answer : It rigs the vote. If a political party can set up an area thatis the majority of that party then the votes cast will be for thecandidates of that vote. This discounts the other party and putsthem on an uneven playing field. In a democracy this is wrong.
Description : An electoral system under which a legislature reflects the strength of the various political parties is called – (1) Proportional representation (2) Direct election style (3) Gallup Poll (4) Gerrymandering
Last Answer : (1) Proportional representation Explanation: Proportional representation (PR) is a concept in voting systems used to elect an assembly or council. PR means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received.
Description : Which one of the following is the specific feature of the single member constituency system? (1) The system is economical for representatives. (2) Gerrymandering is not possible in this system. (3 ... a stable majority in the legislature. (4) The candidate has to spend less on electioneering.
Last Answer : (3) It secures a stable majority in the legislature. Explanation: The single member constituency system allows a single representative in a legislative body rather than two or more. Because single- ... plurality or majority voting rules, they are also said to foster strong and stable government.
Description : By doing what kind of action will Donald Trump, in say, the next two weeks (not) surprise you?
Last Answer : He would surprise me if he suddenly began acting like a mature adult and not like a high school punk. He wouldn’t surprise me if he continues to insult and threaten world leaders.
Description : Is allowing someone to suffer the consequences of their own action and not doing something about it the same thing as being passive agressive?
Last Answer : If they do not do anything nor think about their doing or not doing anything about ever again, then I wouldn't call it passive-aggressive. But, if they do not do anything but wonder if they should have ... that bothers a person but they pretend it doesn't, that's kind of how I draw the line.
Description : Are you doing anything for 350 day of international climate action?
Last Answer : I’ve been with bottles and cans to the recycling station today. Yay! Gotta drink something so I have bottles to recycle.
Description : A staff nurse was found charting blood glucose result without actually doing the procedure. What is the appropriate initial action of the senior nurse? A. Write and submit an explanation and reprimand as necessary B. Go on leave without pay C. Write an incident report D. Explain to the patient
Last Answer : A. Write and submit an explanation and reprimand as necessary
Description : In doing action research what is the usual sequence of steps? (A) Reflect, observe, plan, act (B) Plan, act, observe, reflect (C) Plan, reflect, observe, act (D) Act, observe, plan, reflect
Last Answer : (B) Plan, act, observe, reflect