Understanding Gerrymandering: What It Means and How It Works

The video tutorial explains the concept of gerrymandering, a practice where election districts are manipulated to favor a particular political party. It uses a pizza analogy to illustrate how gerrymandering works, giving larger slices to preferred voters. The term originated in 1812 when Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry redrew district maps. Gerrymandering is often seen as a corruption of democracy. The video also discusses how the U.S. census influences redistricting and the types of gerrymandering, including partisan, bipartisan, and racial, highlighting their effects on elections.

Describe the difference between partisan gerrymandering and bipartisan gerrymandering.

What is racial gerrymandering and what is its intended effect?