Gerrymandering is manipulating electoral district boundaries for political advantage - usually favoring one party over another.
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.
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What is gerrymandering?
What is gerrymandering?
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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?
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How does gerrymandering impact Congressional elections?
What is gerrymandering in terms of politics?
How does gerrymandering likely influence election results?
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