Unit 2 Response
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Question
Instruction: There is only 1 response. Write a 100-word response and must include biblical interpretation.
Response 1:) Deborah
The electoral college was established by the original 13 states to represent objectivity, in the selection for the office of President. Delegates were attempting to possibly model a system used in England to make the election process fair. Representatives from Virginia and New Jersey submitted proposals for the Virginia Plan and an alternative called the New Jersey Plan. The “Connecticut Compromise was the final agreement made on the design of the legislature that included two houses, the lower house elected proportionally and the upper house elected evenly by the states, (Fandl, 2019, P. 38). Based off the Connecticut Compromise, voters choose a candidate, but, the electoral college decide the best candidate. Today, states are given a certain number of electors. Although a candidate may win the popular vote, the electoral college can change the outcome of an election with its votes. Congressional Districts also play a part integral part in the electoral college.
States are divided into congressional districts, which have to be equally apportioned to the population. Census outcomes assist in districting and is meant to be a means for accuracy in calculating the 1% population and possible redistricting. Adjusting congressional districts, when the population changes is called redistricting. According to (Fandl, 2019), states are responsible for drawing redistricting lines. While there are rules for redistricting, the process may lead to gerrymandering. Redistricting which gives the particular party in power advantage over another is considered gerrymandering. Cracking and packing are forms of gerrymandering that also dilute the voting power of particular groups. The Scripture readings for this unit encourage Christians and others to pray for leaders and not to judge. “And I charged your judges at that time, “Hear the disputes between your people and judge fairly, whether the case is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and a foreigner residing among you. Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it,” (Deuteronomy 1:16-17, New International Version). The preceding Scripture sets a firm foundation as it pertains to the electoral college and redistricting. However, politicians more often than not, abuse power instead of doing what is fair. It is important for those Christians in positions of authority to hold firm to God’s work and do what is good and acceptable, and perfect.
References
Fandl, K. J. (2019). Law and Public Policy. New York, NY: Routledge.
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