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Redistricting: Drawing the Lines

Antonio Neves reports on how new redistricting issues around the country can affect the outcome of state elections and federal policy.

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  1. Analyze how power can be redistributed and manipulated during redistricting.
  2. Describe why voters might get upset when district lines are redrawn.
  3. Explain gerrymandering.

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