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Gerrymandering

Gerrymandering (/ˈdʒɛri-/ JERR-ee-, originally /ˈɡɛri-/ GHERR-ee-), defined in the contexts of representative electoral systems, is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.

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related to Using fixed districts · 20
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related to Malaysia · 16
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related to Canada · 15
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related to Nepal · 14
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related to Singapore · 14
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related to Effect on electoral competition · 13
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African Americans were packed into the majorityinstance ofdistricts where racial minorities0.80text
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