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Question 9 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

Widespread gerrymandering can affect both state and national policy by

Answer

increasing the number of laws passed each year due to greater cooperation by elected officials at each level.

increasing voter turnout and making elected officials more accountable to the citizens of each state.

increasing the chances of one party enacting its platform in state legislatures and the House of Representatives.

increasing cooperation between state and national governments to pass and enforce similar laws.

Explanation

Gerrymandering redraws district boundaries to give one party an advantage in elections. When that party wins more seats, it has a better chance of enacting its platform in state legislatures and the U.S. House of Representatives. Gerrymandering does not necessarily increase cooperation, the number of laws passed, or voter accountability.

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