American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the practice of drawing district boundaries in a way that favors a particular political party?

Gerrymandering.
Lobbying.
Filibustering.
Redistricting.

The correct answer is: Gerrymandering.

Gerrymandering is a political term used to describe the practice of manipulating district boundaries to favor a particular political party. It is accomplished by grouping voters into specific districts in a way that benefits one party over another. This is often done by using complex boundary lines that can result in oddly shaped districts. Option B, lobbying, is not relevant as it refers to the act of influencing legislators or government officials to take a specific action. Option C, filibustering, is unrelated as it is a tactic used in the legislative process to delay or block a vote. Option D, redistricting, is similar to gerrymandering but refers to the redrawing of district boundaries for more practical reasons, such as population changes.