1. Chapter 10 U.S. Government Mr. Gibson
Gerrymandering
Chapter 10
U.S. Government
Mr. Gibson

2. What is Gerrymandering?
  Gerrymandering is a term that describes the deliberate rearrangement of the boundaries of congressional districts to influence the outcome of elections.

3. Where did gerrymandering originate?
The original gerrymander was created in 1812 by Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry, who crafted a district for political purposes that looked like a salamander.

4. What is the purpose of gerrymandering?
The purpose of gerrymandering is to either concentrate opposition votes into a few districts to gain more seats for the majority in surrounding districts (called packing), or to diffuse minority strength across many districts (called dilution).

5. Examples of Gerrymandering
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6. What problems are created by this gerrymander?

7. Indiana’s Legislative Districts
9 – Indiana Congressional Districts
100 – Indiana House Districts
50 – Indiana Senate Districts

9. Which district includes Muncie?

10. Which district includes Muncie?

11. Which district includes Muncie?