Political Geographies
Task 1:
Scroll through this simulation of the impact of different electoral systems on the 2019 Canadian federal election :
1) Based on the simulation and this week’s lecture content, which method of democratic representation (first-past-the-post, proportional representation, mixed member non-compensatory, mixed-member compensatory) would you recommend for Canada’s federal system, and why?
Task 2:
Watch this video on gerrymandering.
Play The Redistricting Game.
Choose one of the basic, introductory missions to start, and make sure the check the Get Feedback tab to learn about the impacts of your choices.
2) Based on the video and the game, describe two factors / processes that you think would be required in order to undo gerrymandering in a democratic context.