Unit 4

Question 1

Define supra-nationalism.

Answer 1

Multiple countries forming an organization to benefit everyone.

Question 2

Define devolution.

Answer 2

Power transferred to a lower level.

Question 3

3 examples of how supra-nationalism had an effect on Europe.

Answer 3

1. EU strengthened the economy.
2. Taxes were reduced
3. Improved trade and created Euros.

Question 4

3 examples of how devolution had an effect on Europe.

Answer 4

1. Unites countries due to distribution of equal power.
2. Created more states like Yugoslavia.
3. Divided people because of social devolution.

Question 5

Define gerrymandering.

Answer 5

Drawing boundaries of political districts to favor a certain party.

Question 6

Census and redistriction

Answer 6

Taking the census into consideration, boundaries are redrawn.

Question 7

2 consequences of gerrymandering.

Answer 7

1. Using the process of kidnapping can lead to bad communication between the representative and the people. This is because he/she is being moved to places where they don’t have support.
2. Gerrymandering can lead to discrimination of certain people because they don’t have much of a say in the elections.