Californian politics are far too complex and chaotic for any rational human to fully comprehend; to even begin to understand its idiosyncrasies would be a life’s work. A starting point in understanding the polemics of this political system, the metaphorical tip of the iceberg if you will, lies in the political composition of California congressional districts. These districts are gerrymandered, which causes extremism and makes many issues nearly impossible for the state congress to come to an agreement upon.
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