Question

If a state legislature draws district lines to favor Democrats over Republicans, what kind of gerrymandering has been used?

a) Bipartisan gerrymandering

b) Racial gerrymandering

c) Partisan gerrymandering

d) Gerrymandering of necessity

Answer 1

This tactic seeks to give one party a political advantage over another in elections for the House of Representatives.The correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a state legislature draws district lines to favor Democrats over Republicans, this kind of gerrymandering is referred to as partisan gerrymandering.

This practice manipulates legislative district boundaries to provide a political advantage for a particular party over another.

The term 'gerrymandering' originates from a combination of the word 'salamander' and the name of Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry, who signed a redistricting plan to benefit his party in 1812.

This has since become a widespread tactic used by various political parties to establish districts that will likely vote in favor of their candidates, thereby affecting the balance of power in the House of Representatives. The correct option is C.