Question

multiple choice
in which of the following states would gerrymandering least likely impact the outcome of an election?
a state divided almost precisely in half by a river
a state where 48% of citizens routinely vote for one party and the other 52% vote for the other
a state that is religiously and ethnically diverse
a state where 96% of the population belongs to one political party
a state where there is a large immigrant population present

Explanation:

Gerrymandering aims to manipulate electoral boundaries for political advantage. In a state where 96% of the population belongs to one political party, the outcome is already highly skewed towards that party. There is little room for gerrymandering to significantly change the election result as the overwhelming majority is already aligned with one party. In other cases like close - split states, diverse states or states with a large immigrant population, there is more variability and thus more potential for gerrymandering to impact the outcome.

Answer:

D. A state where 96% of the population belongs to one political party