Gerrymandering Is Less Likely to Occur When

question 41

Multiple Choice

Gerrymandering is less likely to occur when

• A)only one district is involved.
• B)there is racial heterogeneity.
• C)political parties are strong.
• D)courts control the process.
• E)district boundaries are established for ten-year periods.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, understand, prefer, and remember data in a manner that affirms someone's already held beliefs or assumptions.

Selection Bias

A statistical bias in which there is an error in choosing the individuals or groups to participate in a study, leading to results that are not representative of the broader population.

Intervention Bias

The tendency to intervene in situations where intervention may not be necessary or could lead to negative outcomes.

Open-Mindedness

The willingness to consider new ideas, points of view, and experiences without preconceived judgments.