From the Census to Gerrymandering
A 5-part course with Citizen Genius
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In over a decade of teaching experience at urban and rural high schools, I’ve taught AP U.S. History, Government, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, and Global History. As the Founding Fathers understood, democracy works best when citizens are well... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 25 min
- Lessons 5
- Attachments 6
- Exercises 16
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15 CQ
5 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEPolitical Science lesson 1Free3 CQ
In this lesson, explore the origin and purpose of the United States Census, and gain a clear understanding of its far-reaching impact on the country as a whole.
with Citizen GeniusIn this lesson, explore the origin and purpose of the United States Census, and gain a clear understanding of its far-reaching impact on the country as a whole.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson 23 CQ
Apportionment decides how many seats in the House of Representatives each state gets. With demonstrations and explanations, this process is made easy to grasp.
with Citizen GeniusApportionment decides how many seats in the House of Representatives each state gets. With demonstrations and explanations, this process is made easy to grasp.
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4 minPolitical Science lesson 33 CQ
Each member of the House of Representatives represents a single district. The process by which those districts are created is demonstrated in this lesson.
with Citizen GeniusEach member of the House of Representatives represents a single district. The process by which those districts are created is demonstrated in this lesson.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson 43 CQ
Gerrymandering gives some politicians an unfair advantage in elections. To understand what gerrymandering is and why it's possible, check out this lesson.
with Citizen GeniusGerrymandering gives some politicians an unfair advantage in elections. To understand what gerrymandering is and why it's possible, check out this lesson.
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4 minPolitical Science lesson 53 CQ
Gerrymandering is a manipulative process used by politicians to give themselves an advantage in elections. To find out how it's done, check out this lesson.
with Citizen GeniusGerrymandering is a manipulative process used by politicians to give themselves an advantage in elections. To find out how it's done, check out this lesson.
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314 min3-part Political Science course9 CQ
Citizen Genius lays out the history of the Electoral College system-- and explains how it works, the reason behind the compromise that created it, as well as the 12th Amendment.
with Citizen GeniusCitizen Genius lays out the history of the Electoral College system-- and explains how it works, the reason behind the compromise that created it, as well as the 12th Amendment.
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839 min8-part Political Science course23 CQ
In this U.S. history course, learn about key features of the U.S. government, including the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, three branches, checks and balances, and federalism.
with Citizen GeniusIn this U.S. history course, learn about key features of the U.S. government, including the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, three branches, checks and balances, and federalism.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson3 CQ
The 2016 presidential election is coming up! This lesson explains and demonstrates how the 2016 democratic presidential candidate will be chosen.
with Citizen GeniusThe 2016 presidential election is coming up! This lesson explains and demonstrates how the 2016 democratic presidential candidate will be chosen.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson3 CQ
The 2016 presidential election is coming up! This lesson explains and demonstrates how the 2016 Republican presidential candidate will be chosen.
with Citizen GeniusThe 2016 presidential election is coming up! This lesson explains and demonstrates how the 2016 Republican presidential candidate will be chosen.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson3 CQ
Join this lesson to learn how political parties elect presidential nominees, including an overview of the nomination process and an explanation of campaigns.
with Citizen GeniusJoin this lesson to learn how political parties elect presidential nominees, including an overview of the nomination process and an explanation of campaigns.
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69532 minFREE69-part Political Science courseFree302 CQ
In this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
with William SpanielIn this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
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525 min5-part Political Science course15 CQ
This course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
with Citizen GeniusThis course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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1299 min12-part Political Science course57 CQ
In this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
with University of ShedIn this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
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1195 min11-part Political Science course53 CQ
For several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.
with Arthur JacksonFor several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.