Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating the boundaries of an electoral district to create an advantage for one party or group over another. It is often used by the dominant party to ensure their continued control of the legislature, and can lead to unequal representation and disenfranchisement of voters.

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Gerrymandering Is

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Gerrymandering is

A) legislation passed in southern states to limit African American participation in elections.
B) the drawing of legislative district boundary lines to give the dominant party an advantage.
C) known to give the minority party an electoral advantage at the expense of the dominant party.
D) a process that attempts to limit debate on a bill in the Senate.
E) a method used by the president when he wants to prevent the passage of legislation.

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