Question

exam lesson name: government in the united states
exam number: 700110rr
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question 5 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. why did elbridge gerry of massachusetts redraw the congressional districts in his state?

○ a. to give his party unfair political advantage
○ b. to get elected to the senate
○ c. to give each major party fair representation
○ d. to get a president elected

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Explanation:

Elbridge Gerry redrew congressional districts (a practice now called gerrymandering) to benefit his political party. Option A states this intent. Option B is incorrect as he wasn’t aiming for Senate election via this. Option C is wrong as it wasn’t for fair representation. Option D is incorrect as it didn’t relate to presidential election.

Answer:

A. To give his party unfair political advantage