Question 14
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsThe manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called
- A.devolution
- B.rigging
- C.gerrymandering
- D.delimitation
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (gerrymandering)
Explanation
Gerrymandering means drawing constituency boundaries unfairly to help one party. Delimitation is the normal, fair drawing of boundaries.