Question

Which areas of government have the ability to determine state congressional district boundaries?

Select all that apply.
1.state government
2.city government
3.federal government
4.international government

Answer 1

In most states, congressional distracts are redrawn after each census by the state legislature. This means that every 10 years the party in control of the legislature is in charge of setting the districts until the next census.
3 and 4

Answer 2

The process of determining the state congressional district boundaries varies from country to country. In most cases, state's district lines, both for state legislature and for congressional districts, redrawn state legislation. This process is monitored by a majority party. In some states, bi-partisan or non-partisan commissions are required to oversee the process of determining the lines. At the local level, presidents of city councils or city council members oversee this process.

Correct answers: 1. State governments and 2. City governments