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Set 4: Central Ideas (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The following text discusses the concept of 'Gerrymandering'. Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class. The term is a portmanteau of the name of Governor Elbridge Gerry and 'salamander,' describing the shape of a contorted district he signed into law in 1812. By clustering opposition voters into a few districts ('packing') or spreading them thinly across many ('cracking'), politicians can skew election results despite the popular vote.

What is the primary goal of gerrymandering?

A. To ensure district shapes resemble animals
B. To manipulate district boundaries to favor a specific group✓ Correct
C. To increase the total number of voters
D. To make voting easier for rural populations

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. The text defines it as 'manipulating the boundaries... so as to favor one party or class.'

Key Evidence:

• "manipulating the boundaries"

• "favor one party or class"

Why others are wrong: A (Refers to the origin of the name, not the goal), C (Not mentioned), D (Not mentioned).

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