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It rigs the vote. If a political party can set up an area that is the majority of that party then the votes cast will be for the candidates of that vote. This discounts the other party and puts them on an uneven playing field. In a democracy this is wrong.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo, gerrymandering affects the election of representatives. Direct democracy, as opposed to representative democracy, involves individuals voting for themselves, not through representatives.
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∙ 12y agobecause it give's an unfair advantage to the party in power, and suppresses minorities.
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Why is gerrymandering done and who does it benefit?
Gerrymandering is done so that representatives can be guaranteed to be reelected. It benefits the representative of the district they are gerrymandering.
What is the definition of jury mandering?
I think you mean Gerrymandering and the definition is here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering
What is the duration of Gerrymandering film?
The duration of Gerrymandering - film - is 1.35 hours.
How do democracy impact the American political system?
not at all!
When was Gerrymandering - film - created?
Gerrymandering - film - was created on 2010-10-15.
How did democracy change the world?
Democracy certainly had a massive impact on the world. Democracy meant that more people could voice their opinions in the world.
Impact of world war 2 on spread of democracy?
It sucked so much balls that democracy spread
Drawing political boundaries to benefit a candidate or party is called?
gerrymandering
How did the Draco impact democracy in Athens?
He was not a democrat - democracy came to Athens over a century later under Cleisthnes.
Which term is defined as gerrymandering districts for the purpose of ensuring the minority representation?
Affirmative Racial Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering in a sentence?
Politicians won't prevent gerrymandering, because that's what put them in office in the first place.
What was system of government in ancient Athens and whats there impact?
They used a Democracy.
