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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.3
Why does partisan gerrymandering persist despite criticisms about its fairness?
All states are required by federal law to engage in partisan gerrymandering every census cycle.
The Supreme Court mandates partisan gerrymandering to balance party representation nationwide.
Partisan gerrymandering ensures equal population distribution across districts.
Redrawing district boundaries is largely controlled by state legislatures who often favor their own party's interests.
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