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What is the term for the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries in the United States?

  1. Gerrymandering.

  2. Lobbying.

  3. Filibustering.

  4. Redistricting.

The correct answer is: Redistricting.

Redistricting is the redrawing of electoral district boundaries, usually every ten years after the decennial census, to ensure that each district has a similar number of voters. This process is meant to prevent gerrymandering, which is the manipulation of district boundaries for political gain. Lobbying and filibustering are not directly related to redistricting. Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by government officials, while filibustering is a tactic used in the U.S. Senate to prevent a vote on a proposed legislation. Therefore, the term for the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries in the United States is redistricting.