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Gerrymandering is the practice of redistricting a state in order to make the composition of each district more aligned to a particular political faction/party. It is usually done by majority parties to solidify their dominance in legislatures.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoI live in the gerrymandered 8th Congressional District, which is almost 200 miles long.
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How do you use the word gerrymander in a sentence?
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How do you use the world gerrymander in a sentence?
The elected council plotted to gerrymander the electoral boundaries so as to maximize their chances of re-election.
Why do people gerrymander?
because...
How are constituents divided in gerrymander?
they kill them.
What is a synonym for gerrymander?
Manipulate district boundaries to benefit a specific group or party.
Who gerrymander's districts?
state legislatures
What are the limits of gerrymander?
In this country, there are NO limits! Do what you want!
What is an oddly shaped district called?
A gerrymander.
Article 1 of the constitution directs congress to gerrymander the seats in the house after each census true or false?
false, since gerrymander was deemed unconstitutional.
Why do political parties gerrymander their districts?
to increase their voting strength
Where did the word Gerrymander come from?
created in 1812 by Mass governor Elbridge Gerry, who crafted a district for political purposes that looked like a salamander, merging the 2 words of Gerry and salamander into "gerrymander."
Why do political parties sometimes gerrymander their districts?
to increase their voting strength
