AmGov Gerrymandering Quiz

What is gerrymandering?

• A term used to describe the process of redrawing state borders
• The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group.
• A type of dance popular in the 1920s
• The process of counting votes in an election

What is the goal of gerrymandering?

• To increase voter turnout
• To ensure equal voting rights
• To manipulate electoral districts for political advantage.
• To promote fair representation

When was gerrymandering first used?

• 2008

• 1950
• 1812
• 1776

The process of reallocating seats in the U.S. House of Representatives is known as

• reapportionment
• redrawing
• reassigning
• remaking

How often is reapportionment done?

• Every 5 years
• Every 10 years
• Every 20 years
• Every 15 years

The reapportionment is based on results from?

• annual census
• monthly census
• decennial census
• semi-annual census

Who is responsible for creating congressional districts?

• Supreme Court
• State legislatures
• The President
• Local Mayors

How often does redistricting occur in the U.S.?

• Every 10 years
• Every 4 years

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

Which of the following best describes gerrymandering?

• Reducing the voting age

• Increasing voter turnout

• Manipulating electoral boundaries

• Ensuring equal representation

In 1812 in Massachusetts, the first partisan district in the U.S. was approved. Who was the governor who signed the bill? (Hint: It is the person that gerrymandering is named after)

• Gerald Ford

• Thomas Jefferson
• Elbridge Gerry
• Jerry Brown