Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Term Limits and Gerrymandering

Term Limits and Gerrymandering

University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle discussed term limits for Congress and the way that gerrymandering in House districts can impact the choice that voters have in elections.

Description

University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle discussed term limits for Congress and the way that gerrymandering in House districts can impact the choice that voters have in elections.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • What is meant by gerrymandering?
  • How can state legislatures use gerrymandering to “solidify the people in power”?
  • According to Professor Wehle, how does the issue of gerrymandering support the argument for implementing term limits?
  • Based on Professor Wehle’s arguments, how can term limits help members of Congress do the work of the people? Do you agree?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Constituents
    • Cracking
    • Gerrymandering
    • House Of Representatives
    • Incumbent
    • Intransigence
    • Packing
    • Redistricting
    • State Legislatures
    • Term Limits

    Topics

    Campaigns & ElectionsLegislative Branch

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity