Part five unit 4

Internal boundaries

Exist inside a country and are used to organize how people vote and how governments represent their citizens.

Voting disticts

A geographic area where voters choose a representative. Each district selects one person to represent them in a government body such as city council, state legislature, or national parliament. The goal is to organize voters into manageable group so they can choose leaders fairly and efficiently.

Redistricting

The process of redrawing voting district boundaries. Keeps voting districts equal in population. Usually after every 10 years or a population census. Can shift political power (one political party could gain more seats than another.

Gerrymandering

The practice of redrawing voting districts to give one political party an unfair advantage. Politicians use redistricting to shape districts In a way that favors their party. Can allow a party to win more seats than they would fairly earn based on total votes.

Cracking

Spreading opposing voters across many districts so they don’t form a majority anywhere.

Packing

Putting as many voters as possible into one district so their influence Is limited.