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Study Guide: Indiana's 5th Congressional District Profile

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Indiana's 5th Congressional District Profile Study Guide

District Geography and Demographics

The geographical extent of Indiana's 5th congressional district is situated entirely within the northernmost region of the state.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided data indicates that Indiana's 5th congressional district is located in central Indiana, not entirely within the northernmost part of the state.

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Indiana's 5th congressional district is composed of more rural areas than urban areas.

Answer: False

Explanation: Indiana's 5th congressional district is composed of 74.53% urban areas and 25.47% rural areas, meaning it has more urban than rural areas.

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What is the approximate total area of Indiana's 5th congressional district in square kilometers?

Answer: 8,459.3 sq km

Explanation: The approximate total area of Indiana's 5th congressional district is 8,459.3 square kilometers.

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According to the 2019 American Community Survey, what percentage of potential voters in the district were White?

Answer: 84%

Explanation: The 2019 American Community Survey data indicates that 84% of potential voters in Indiana's 5th congressional district were White.

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Key Counties and Population Centers

The counties of Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Grant, and Tipton are fully encompassed by Indiana's 5th congressional district.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to the district's geographical description, Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Grant, and Tipton counties are entirely included within Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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Howard County is exclusively contained within Indiana's 5th congressional district.

Answer: False

Explanation: Howard County is shared between Indiana's 5th and 4th congressional districts, meaning it is not exclusively part of the 5th district.

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The cities of Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville are considered primary population centers within the district.

Answer: True

Explanation: Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville are indeed identified as primary population centers within Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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The district includes the city of Muncie as one of its population centers.

Answer: True

Explanation: Muncie is identified as one of the primary population centers within Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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Which of the following counties is entirely contained within Indiana's 5th congressional district?

Answer: Delaware County

Explanation: Delaware County is listed as one of the counties entirely contained within Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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Which of the following cities is NOT listed as a primary population center within Indiana's 5th congressional district?

Answer: Indianapolis (central city)

Explanation: While the district includes northern suburbs of Indianapolis, the central city of Indianapolis itself is not listed as a primary population center within the 5th congressional district.

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Which county is shared between Indiana's 5th and 4th congressional districts?

Answer: Howard County

Explanation: Howard County is shared between Indiana's 5th and 4th congressional districts.

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Which of the following cities is among the largest population centers listed for Indiana's 5th congressional district?

Answer: Westfield

Explanation: Westfield is listed as one of the cities with populations over 10,000 people located within Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding Howard County's inclusion in congressional districts?

Answer: Howard County is shared between the 4th and 5th districts.

Explanation: Howard County is shared between Indiana's 4th and 5th congressional districts.

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Economic and Social Indicators

Indiana's 5th congressional district is characterized by having the lowest median income among Indiana's congressional districts.

Answer: False

Explanation: Contrary to this statement, data indicates that Indiana's 5th congressional district is characterized as the wealthiest district in Indiana by median income.

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The median household income for households with potential voters in Indiana's 5th congressional district was approximately $76,700 according to the 2019 American Community Survey.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2019 American Community Survey data confirms that the median household income for households with potential voters in Indiana's 5th congressional district was approximately $76,700.

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Based on 2019 data, 7% of households in the district lived below the poverty line.

Answer: True

Explanation: Data from the 2019 American Community Survey indicates that 7% of households within Indiana's 5th congressional district resided below the poverty line.

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Less than a quarter of potential voters in the district had obtained a bachelor's degree or higher by 2019.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2019 American Community Survey data shows that 45% of potential voters in the district had obtained a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly more than a quarter.

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What is the primary economic characteristic of Indiana's 5th congressional district?

Answer: It is characterized as the wealthiest district in Indiana by median income.

Explanation: Indiana's 5th congressional district is characterized as the wealthiest district in Indiana, as measured by median income.

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According to the 2019 American Community Survey, what was the approximate median household income for households with potential voters in the district?

Answer: $76,700

Explanation: The 2019 American Community Survey data indicates that the approximate median household income for households with potential voters in Indiana's 5th congressional district was $76,700.

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What percentage of potential voters in Indiana's 5th congressional district had obtained a bachelor's degree or higher, based on 2019 data?

Answer: 45%

Explanation: Based on 2019 data from the American Community Survey, 45% of potential voters in Indiana's 5th congressional district had obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Historical Representation and District Formation

Indiana's 5th congressional district was established in the 20th century.

Answer: False

Explanation: Indiana's 5th congressional district was established in the 19th century, specifically on March 4, 1833.

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Johnathan McCarty was the first representative of Indiana's 5th congressional district.

Answer: True

Explanation: Historical records indicate that Johnathan McCarty served as the first representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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James Rariden represented the Democratic Party during his service in the 5th district.

Answer: False

Explanation: James Rariden represented the Whig Party during his tenure serving Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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Thomas A. Hendricks served the 5th district as a member of the Republican Party.

Answer: False

Explanation: Thomas A. Hendricks served Indiana's 5th congressional district as a member of the Democratic Party.

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George W. Julian represented the district during the 37th through 40th Congresses.

Answer: True

Explanation: George W. Julian served as the representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district during the 37th through 40th Congresses.

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Elwood Hillis holds the record for the longest continuous term as a representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

Answer: True

Explanation: Based on the provided data, Elwood Hillis served the longest continuous term as a representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district, holding the seat for 16 years.

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Steve Buyer represented Indiana's 5th congressional district for a single term from 1993 to 1995.

Answer: False

Explanation: Steve Buyer represented Indiana's 5th congressional district for multiple terms, from January 3, 1993, to January 3, 2003, not a single term.

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The seat for Indiana's 5th congressional district was continuously occupied between January 3, 1961, and June 14, 1961.

Answer: False

Explanation: The seat for Indiana's 5th congressional district was vacant between January 3, 1961, and June 14, 1961, due to an unresolved election challenge.

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Who represented Indiana's 5th congressional district during the 37th through 40th Congresses (1861-1869)?

Answer: George W. Julian

Explanation: George W. Julian represented Indiana's 5th congressional district during the 37th through 40th Congresses, serving from March 4, 1861, to March 3, 1869.

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Which representative served the longest continuous term in Indiana's 5th congressional district, holding the seat for 16 years?

Answer: Elwood Hillis

Explanation: Elwood Hillis served the longest continuous term as a representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district, holding the seat for 16 years (January 3, 1971, to January 3, 1987).

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Who won the election for Indiana's 5th congressional district in 2012?

Answer: Susan Brooks

Explanation: Susan Brooks won the election for Indiana's 5th congressional district in 2012.

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Which party did Glenn Griswold represent while serving Indiana's 5th congressional district from 1933 to 1939?

Answer: Democratic

Explanation: Glenn Griswold represented the Democratic Party during his service in Indiana's 5th congressional district from 1933 to 1939.

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What happened to the 5th district seat between January 3, 1961, and June 14, 1961?

Answer: The seat remained vacant due to an unresolved election challenge.

Explanation: The seat for Indiana's 5th congressional district remained vacant between January 3, 1961, and June 14, 1961, due to an unresolved election challenge.

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In the 2014 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district, what percentage of the vote did the winning Republican candidate, Susan Brooks, receive?

Answer: 65.21%

Explanation: Susan Brooks, the winning Republican candidate in the 2014 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district, received 65.21% of the vote.

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Current Representation and Recent Elections

Victoria Spartz is the current representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district and is affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Answer: False

Explanation: Victoria Spartz is indeed the current representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district; however, she is affiliated with the Republican Party, not the Democratic Party.

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Susan Brooks won the 2018 election for the 5th district with a majority of the votes cast.

Answer: True

Explanation: Susan Brooks secured a majority of the votes cast in the 2018 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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Victoria Spartz secured exactly 50% of the vote in the 2020 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

Answer: True

Explanation: Victoria Spartz's vote percentage in the 2020 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district was precisely 50.0%.

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In the 2022 election, Victoria Spartz received approximately 38.9% of the vote.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2022 election, Victoria Spartz received approximately 61.1% of the vote, not 38.9%.

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Who is identified as the current representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district?

Answer: Victoria Spartz

Explanation: Victoria Spartz is identified as the current representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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What was the vote percentage for the Republican candidate, Victoria Spartz, in the 2020 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district?

Answer: 50.0%

Explanation: Victoria Spartz, the Republican candidate, secured 50.0% of the vote in the 2020 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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What was the vote share for the Democratic candidate, Christina Hale, in the 2020 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district?

Answer: 45.9%

Explanation: The Democratic candidate, Christina Hale, received 45.9% of the vote in the 2020 election for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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