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meagbuch

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Which of the following is the correct definition of gerrymandered legislative districts?
 
  a. Legislative districts that are malapportioned based on population
  b. Legislative districts in which state senators represent more constituents than do their lower house or assembly colleagues
  c. Legislative districts drawn to give a political party an advantage in legislative elections and in subsequent legislative representation
  d. Legislative districts drawn to protect the electoral strength of incumbent legislators

Question 2

The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently ruled gerrymandering to gain partisan advantage in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



blakeserpa

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

F



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