Asked by Ereene Allen on Apr 24, 2024
The drawing of legislative district boundaries in order to give one side an advantage is known as which of the following?
A) The coattail effect
B) The incumbency advantage
C) Redistricting
D) Reapportionment
E) Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering
The manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage, generally aimed at creating a partisan tilt.
Legislative District
A specified geographical area represented by a member in a legislative body, determined for the purpose of electing representatives.
Advantage
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position relative to others.
- Clarify the elaborate procedures and policy-making strategies used by Congress, with an emphasis on redistricting and the seniority system.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the elaborate procedures and policy-making strategies used by Congress, with an emphasis on redistricting and the seniority system.