What is gerrymandering?

Gerrymandering is a tactic used to manipulate the boundaries of voting districts in a way that gives advantage to one political party or person over another. It is a process that takes advantage of the fact that voting districts are not fixed and can be changed. In Tennessee, gerrymandering is illegal and the process of voting district creation must comply with state laws. Gerrymandering works by creating districts with strange shapes or with boundaries that create a majority of voters from one particular group or party. This allows a political party to hold more power than it would normally receive in an election. Gerrymandering is also sometimes used to weaken or even eliminate the voting power of particular groups or populations. Gerrymandering is not only illegal, but it can also lead to unequal representation and an unfair system of representation. It can create districts that favor political parties or interests and limit opportunities for competitive elections. It also goes against the principles of fair and equal representation in government. Therefore, it is important to ensure that districts are created fairly, in order to protect the rights of all citizens.

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