MATH 010B PZ -The Mathematics of Democracy

Institution: Pitzer College

Description: In every democracy the will of the people is expressed through public elections. However, it has been proven that every method of vote counting can lead to situations in which the elected candidate was not supported by the majority. In the US, citizens also vote for local representatives. However, the outcomes of those elections can be inﬂuenced by creatively drawing voting districts. This is called “Partisan Gerrymandering,” and has been done by both major political parties. In this class we will learn about the mathematical underpinnings of Voting Theory and Gerrymandering, and examine both their history within the US, and current legal battles.