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Gerrymandering refers to the practice of manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class. This is often done by the party in power to maintain or increase their hold on power. The term was coined in 1812 in reaction to a redrawing of Massachusetts state senate election districts under Governor Elbridge Gerry. The term combines his name and "salamander", due to the perceived similarity of one of the convoluted districts to the shape of the amphib

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GerrymanderingGroup of answer choicesis only done by Democrats to ensure control of the House.is the redrawing of legislative boundaries by both parties.is only done by Republicans to ensure Congress is ineffective.is a Republican process to ensure control by the wealthy elite.is the redrawing of legislative boundaries to ensure federal funds are distributed to those who need them the most.

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