In the Context of Gerrymandering, _____ Make Congressional Races Less

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the context of gerrymandering, _____ make congressional races less competitive.

• A) packing and cracking
• B) filibustering and cloture
• C) pigeonholing and lobbying
• D) pocket veto and line-item veto
• E) authorization and appropriation

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