Understanding Internal Boundaries and Gerrymandering

What is a voting district primarily used for?

• To administer elections

• To allocate public funds

• To organize local events

• To determine tax rates

Which of the following states uses a nonpartisan commission for redistricting?

• Texas

• New York

• Florida

• California

What is the main goal of gerrymandering?

• To reduce election costs

• To create equal population districts

• To benefit the party in power

• To increase voter turnout

What is the tactic called when like-minded voters are spread across many districts?

• Blocking

• Packing

• Stacking

• Cracking

What is one proposed solution to reduce political influence in redistricting?

• Reducing the number of elections

• Allowing only federal oversight

• Using algorithms to create districts

• Increasing the number of districts