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What is it called to redraw the boundaries of legislative districts?
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∙ 13y ago
The process of redrawing legislative districts is redistricting. The process of deliberately redrawing the boundaries of legislative districts to effect outcome is referred to as gerrymandering.
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Why did Gerry of Massachusetts redraw the congressional districts in his state?
Governor Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts redrew congressional districts so it would be more favorable to his party. This process became known as gerrymandering.
What group tried to redraw the map of Europe after the French Revolution?
The Congress of Vienna.
What was the main purpose of the congress Vienna?
Redraw the political map of Europe, agree on spheres of influence and the restoration of a balance of power and to restore the Monarchy to France.
Why did Congress of Vienna decided to redraw European borders following the Napoleonic Wars in order to?
Ensure that no European state could dominate the entire continent
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Asia?
The Treaty of Versailles took away certain areas of China, including Shandong, away from the Germans. Generally, the Treaty focused on lessening Germany's power and influence in Europe and beyond.
How often does the Legislative Branch redraw the Georgia voting districts?
The Legislative Branch redraws the Georgia voting Districts every 10 years
Do the states have power to redraw boundaries of old states?
no
How often do they redraw house districts?
Every 10 years after a census.
Who redraws congressional districts?
State legislatures redraw the congressional districts every ten years.
Who is responsible for drawing congressional district?
The state legislators redraw congressional districts.
Why did the Congress of Vienna redraw the the boundaries of some European countries?
To Prevent the growth of Nationalism
What refers to the way in which states redraw election districts based on the changing number of people in them?
Gerrymandering is the term for realigning districts based upon population figures
How often must State legislatures redraw congressional districts to reflect population changes?
Every 10 Years
Why did elbrige gerry of Massachusetts redraw the congressinal districts in his state?
When Elbridge Gerry was governor of Massachusetts he redrew the congressional district's so that each majority party would have equal representation. He was the 9th governor for the state and was in office from 1810 to 1812.
Why did Gerry of Massachusetts redraw the congressional districts in his state?
Governor Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts redrew congressional districts so it would be more favorable to his party. This process became known as gerrymandering.
What is the connection between the US census conducted every ten years and the process of reapportionment?
As a result of the census, the congressional districts are reapportioned because of the population shift. States with increased population get more districts. State with lower populations lose them. State legislatures then have to redraw the district boundaries.
What is gerrymaking?
It caused by a change in a states population, which subsequently makes it necessary to redraw their voting districts. Gerrymaking is when the person that redraws the districts changes them to support a certain political party. They do this by putting certain areas in different districts which will help their party win the elections.
