gerrymandering

Meanings

• the manipulation of the distribution of people in a geographical area to favor one group over another, typically during the process of redistricting.

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gerrymandering , gerrymander , gerrymandered , gerrymanders

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Etymology

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The term 'gerrymandering' was first used in the late 1810s, during a time when the political boundaries in Massachusetts were being redrawn. The term is believed to have been derived from the name of Elbridge Gerry, the Massachusetts governor at the time who was heavily involved in the redistricting process.

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1. Gerrymandering and Fair Representation: The concept of gerrymandering is closely related to the idea of fair representation. Fair representation refers to the idea that each individual's vote should have equal weight and should be equally likely to determine the outcome of an election. Gerrymandering, on the other hand, refers to the manipulation of electoral boundaries in order to favor one political group over another. This manipulation can result in a distortion of the representational fairness of the electoral system.

2. Gerrymandering and Electoral Competition: The concept of gerrymandering is also closely related to the idea of electoral competition. Electoral competition refers to the idea that political parties and candidates engage in a contest for the support of the electorate. This contest is typically conducted through the holding of elections, in which political parties and candidates put forth their ideas, policies, and platforms to the electorate in the hopes of winning their support. Gerrymandering, on the other hand, refers to the manipulation of electoral boundaries in order to favor one political group over another. This manipulation can result in a distortion of the representational fairness of the electoral system, and can potentially undermine the competitive nature of the electoral process.

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