A third-generation Cuban-American woman living in the Miami area, Zamira, has become good friends with Mindy, a native white Floridian who lives just two blocks away from her.Despite a difference in cultural backgrounds, the two-both new to their neighborhood-have bonded not only over their love of local foods, but fondness for discussion of political news and issues.They are surprised, even so, to learn that they live in different congressional districts. What they soon realize is that, although their neighborhood is typically thought of as a more liberal-leaning area, Florida state legislators placed Mindy's street in a more Republican district to dilute Democratic voter strength and boost Republican chances of winning seats.
What political practice did Florida legislators engage in here?
A) Gerrymandering for partisan advantage
B) Gerrymandering to dilute minority group voting strength
C) Clearly illegal redistricting
D) Redistricting to punish Cubans, traditionally Republican voters, who now vote Democratic
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