1.
Which party holds an advantage with proportional districting? Why?
Proportional districting usually benefits smaller or third parties, because it allocates seats in
proportion to the overall vote share each party receives. This allows for a more diverse, wider
range, representation and a more accurate vission of the electorate's preferences. Proportional
districting ensures that parties with substantial but dispersed support have a better chance of
winning seats.
2.
Explain the likely election outcome in the gerrymandered map.
In a gerrymandered map, the likely election outcome would favor the party responsible for the
gerrymandering. Gerrymandering involves manipulating district boundaries to concentrate the
opposing party's voters into a few districts while spreading out one's own party's voters to
secure more seats. This can lead to an unbalanced representation and favor the
gerrymandering party, often resulting in a distorted electoral outcome.
3.
Assume the role of either a Green or Yellow party chairperson. State your arguments for
or against gerrymandering in your state.
As a Green or Yellow party chairperson, I would argue against gerrymandering in our state.
Gerrymandering undermines the principles of fairness and equal representation in our
democracy. It distorts the will of the voters and limits the ability of smaller parties like the Greens
or Yellows to gain a foothold in the political system. Proportional districting, on the other hand,
would ensure that all parties, regardless of their size, have a fair chance to win seats based on
the overall support they receive from the electorate, promoting a more democratic and
representative political landscape.
