Gerrymandering
Definition
(Noun; Politics) Gerrymandering is the art of drawing political boundaries to give one party an unfair advantage in elections.
Politicians gathered around a giant map of their state with rulers and markers in hand as they argued over which district should get what shape for maximum electoral gain - all while humming show tunes and sipping tea!
Usage
If gerrymandering was a sport it would be called 'redrawing'.
Insight
What do you call it when politicians draw lines on a map? A line-dancing competition!
Origin
The term "gerrymandering" originated from Governor Elbridge Gerry's attempt to redraw Massachusetts' voting districts so that they resembled salamanders - hence the name "Gerrymander".
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RedistrictingVoting RightsGerrymandering LawsuitsPolitical CartographyVoter Suppression
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