Gerrymandering
Definition
Gerrymandering is manipulating electoral district boundaries for political advantage - usually favoring one party over another.
Analogy
Picture gerrymandering like playing Tetris but you get to decide exactly where and how each piece will fit best for your advantage, instead of the game randomly deciding for you.
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.
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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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