When gerrymandering takes place, the kind of redistricting that concentrates opposition voters into a small number of districts, allowing the party in power to gain control of numerous other districts, is termed a(n) ________ strategy.

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Excess vote strategy is when the opposition voters are packed into as few districts as possible, creating more excess votes for the majority party in other districts. This strategy allows the majority party to gain as many seats as possible while minimizing the number of wasted votes for their party.

When Gerrymandering Takes Place, the Kind of Redistricting That Concentrates