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How Legislative Districts Are Drawn | Things Explained

In this episode of Things Explained, host Sara Hopkins explains how districts are drawn, who draws them, and defines redistricting and gerrymandering.

How Legislative Districts Are Drawn | Things Explained

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How Legislative Districts Are Drawn | Things Explained

In this episode of Things Explained, host Sara Hopkins explains how districts are drawn, who draws them, and defines redistricting and gerrymandering.

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Representative democracy/republic

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Explain how a citizen's rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution.

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Explain the qualifications for members of the General Assembly and its role as the law-making body of Georgia.

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Describe the purpose of the committee system within the Georgia General Assembly.

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Explain the process for making a law in Georgia.

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Describe the historical development, organization, role, and constituencies of political parties.

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Ever wonder how a giant ship can float or how buildings are demolished in the middle of a city? We do too! Our new series, Things Explained, tackles all kinds of questions with short, easy-to-understand videos that include demonstrations and real-world examples right here in Georgia. Targeting elementary and middle school concepts, each video is aligned to GSE standards.

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