What makes an electoral district fair?
Here are some factors discussed during the activity. Rate their importance in relation to the inquiry question, with 1 being unimportant and 5 being very important. For the most important factor, explain why it is most important.
Factors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Factors A. Population equality | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Factors B. Respecting communities of interest or identity (e.g., language, shared culture, shared history) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Factors C. Respecting historical patterns of previous boundaries | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Factors D. Maintaining a manageable geographic size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
What is the most important factor for you? Why?