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Question 1: (total 400 words, work cited in MLA format) (link of article in file) What is redistricting? What role does the census play in redistricting? Explain the difference between redistricting and gerrymandering. How is the 2020 census expected to change the landscape of Texas politics? What occurred in 2013 which may change the way Texas redistricts our state? Could this lead to increased gerrymandering? Why or why not? We are seeing census delays as a result of the pandemic. How might these delays impact the 87th Texas Legislative session, and potentially, the 2022 election cycle in Texas? As a citizen or resident of Texas, what do you think of the politicizing of districts in an effort to garner votes from specific types of people (race, ethnicity, gender, political party affiliation, etc)? What are your over all thoughts and impressions about this issue? Should the politicians be taken completely out of the redistricting procedure, in an effort to maintain a bit more fairness or is the current system working? Why or why not?Question 2: (total 400 words, work cited in MLA format) (link of article in file) What are the arguments for and against legalized gambling/gaming in Texas? Based on polling numbers, how do Texans feel about this issue? What roadblocks to legalization do you forsee in the 2021 legislative session? Do you think the tax argument is compelling, especially while we are in the middle of a pandemic? What role might campaign contributions from people like Sheldon Adelson have on the lawmakers casting votes for or against legalization of gambling or gaming? Do you think these contributions could have an unfair impact on voted? Why or why not? Overall, are the pros or cons most convicing? Why?