AP US Government and Politics Quiz
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A state redraws districts so one party wins 60% of seats with 48% of votes; what feature is shown?
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Proportional representation: seats mirror vote share closely, so winning 48% statewide would yield about 48% of seats, not 60%.
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Bicameralism: having two legislative chambers causes seat-vote gaps because each chamber independently adjusts district lines after every election.
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Partisan gerrymandering: redistricting packs and cracks voters to convert a minority vote share into a durable seat advantage.
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The incumbency disadvantage: redistricting is designed to increase turnover by eliminating safe seats and ensuring incumbents routinely lose.
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The coattail effect: a popular presidential candidate lifts down-ballot candidates, creating a seat bonus without altering district boundaries.
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