Which term denotes strategic drawing of political boundaries to advantage a party?

Which term denotes strategic drawing of political boundaries to advantage a party?

• A. Gerrymandering
• B. Ballot fatigue
• C. Apathy
• D. Political efficacy

Answer: (A)

Gerrymandering is the practice of drawing electoral district boundaries to benefit a particular political party. It works by shaping districts to maximize seats won while the overall vote share may not reflect that result, often through tactics like packing opposing voters into a few districts or cracking them across many districts to dilute their influence. This typically occurs during redistricting after a census. The other terms don’t fit because ballot fatigue refers to voters skipping races on long ballots, apathy means a lack of interest or motivation to vote, and political efficacy is the belief that one’s vote can make a difference.

Gerrymandering is the practice of drawing electoral district boundaries to benefit a particular political party. It works by shaping districts to maximize seats won while the overall vote share may not reflect that result, often through tactics like packing opposing voters into a few districts or cracking them across many districts to dilute their influence. This typically occurs during redistricting after a census. The other terms don’t fit because ballot fatigue refers to voters skipping races on long ballots, apathy means a lack of interest or motivation to vote, and political efficacy is the belief that one’s vote can make a difference.