The word gerrymandering was coined in 1812 because
A) Governor Elbridge Gerry wanted to preserve the Republican majority in Massachusetts and redrew a district that resembled a salamander.
B) Governor Mitt Romney wanted to preserve the Republican majority in Massachusetts.
C) a cartoonist thought Governor Gerry resembled a salamander.
D) a cartoonists disliked Governor Elbridge Gerry.
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Q3: In 2003,the Texas State Legislature passed a
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A)multiple-member districts.
B)floating
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Q10: The redrawing of district and precinct lines
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