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Gerrymandering

Definition

Gerrymandering is manipulating electoral district boundaries for political advantage - usually favoring one party over another.

Related terms

Redistricting: The process of drawing electoral district boundaries in the United States.

Partisan: A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Political Geography: The study of the spatial distribution of political phenomena and processes.

"Gerrymandering" appears in:

Subjects (3)

  • AP Human Geography

  • AP US History

  • Intro to Political Science

Study guides (3)

  • AP US Government - 2.1 Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives

  • AP US Government - 2.3 Congressional Behavior

  • AP US Government - 5.9 Congressional Elections

Practice Questions (20+)

  • What is gerrymandering?

  • What is gerrymandering?

  • How does gerrymandering affect the representation of minority groups?

  • How can the impact of gerrymandering be mitigated?

  • How does gerrymandering impact political parties?

  • What does the term "gerrymandering" refer to in congressional elections?

  • What is the impact of gerrymandering on safe seats in congressional districts?

  • How might gerrymandering pose a threat to the democratic ideals of equal representation and majority rule?

  • In what way does gerrymandering reflect the concept of "factions" from Federalist No.10?

  • What similarity exists between Brutus' concerns about representation in a large republic and contemporary issues with gerrymandering?

  • Which of the following is a likely effect of gerrymandering in congressional districts?

  • How has gerrymandering shaped modern political landscapes within individual states?

  • How does gerrymandering used by U.S political parties mirror tactics employed during England's Rotten Borough era?

  • How has gerrymandering influenced Congressional districts' persistence?

  • What does gerrymandering refer to in congressional elections?

  • What has been a direct outcome of gerrymandering congressional districts?

  • How does gerrymandering impact Congressional elections?

  • What is gerrymandering in terms of politics?

  • How does gerrymandering likely influence election results?

  • How has gerrymandering been employed similarly across different time periods?

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