Electoral Geography: Redistricting & Gerrymandering - AP Human Geography

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One major result of gerrymandering on an elected body is                     .

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Gerrymandering refers to the process wherein political officials redraw electoral districts to favor a certain political party, ethnic group, coalition, or social class. The process can be done either by "packing" districts with specific kinds of voters or by drawing lines so as to create districts which have small advantages in voter numbers. Gerrymandering intentionally creates uneven representation and is usually seen as a negative process.

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