Please view and take notes on the Patterson videos: (Also, see book) Congress an

Please view and take notes on the Patterson videos: (Also, see book)
Congress and Constituency https://youtu.be/qR0S2L1T_Ew
Congress and Party https://youtu.be/QKQjNJI6_1k
Then respond to the following two questions:
Explain why politicians utilize gerrymandering. Next, give some reasons as to why critics of gerrymandering believe that it is undemocratic tool.
Several states have decided to hand the re-districting process over to a non-partisan commission. Do you believe that citizen non-partisan commissions will result in legislative districts that are more democratic, competitive and less partisan?
For further information please read:
Need for State Non-Partisan Gerrymandering Commissions
Opinion analysis: A cure for partisan gerrymandering?
How to fix gerrymandering and stop future shutdowns