QZZ: History of Gerrymandering

What is the main purpose of gerrymandering?

• To increase voter turnout

• To manipulate district boundaries for political advantage

• To ensure equal representation for all parties

• To create more geographic diversity in districts

Who is the term 'gerrymandering' named after?

• Elbridge Gerry

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What significant document did Elbridge Gerry sign?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

Which political party did Elbridge Gerry join?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Libertarian Party

How did Gerry's party attempt to secure political power?

• By forming alliances with other countries

• By increasing taxes

• By changing district boundaries

• By promoting free trade

What creature was used in the political cartoon to represent a gerrymandered district?

• Dragon

• Eagle

• Seahorse

• Salamander

What notable (often forgotten) role did Elbridge Gerry hold in the United States government?

• President

• Chief Justice

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

What is Elbridge Gerry most remembered for today?

• The practice of gerrymandering

• His opposition to the Constitution

• His economic policies

• His role in the American Revolution