A. To get a president elected
B. To give each major party fair representation
C. To get elected to the Senate
D. To give his party unfair political advantage
2006-09-17 03:01:16 · 3 answers · asked by Nancy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Now that's a fun gerrymandering question. As a high school history teacher, I won't tell you the answer, but you make look it up here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymander
2006-09-17 04:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by Snance 4 · 2⤊ 13⤋
The reason he redrew the Congressional districts is because the US census changed the number of Representatives for the state. The way the lines were drawn is generally considered to fit with answer "D."
2006-09-17 12:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Politicians have been coralling innocent folks for years. It's a trick to move you about until everyone who thinks like they do is in their district.
2006-09-19 23:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mr.Been there 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋