What Is the Term for the Process in Which State

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the process in which state legislatures under partisan control deliberately shape congressional districts to favor their own parties?

• A) Electioneering
• B) Polling
• C) Gerrymandering
• D) Campaigning

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Definitions:

Laspeyres Price Index

A price index that measures the change in the price level of a basket of goods and services, using the quantities of the base period as weights.

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth or other variables are measured and compared.

Current Year

The present calendar year in which a transaction or event occurs or is being discussed.

Laspeyres Price Index

An economic measure that calculates the change in the price of a basket of goods and services, using the quantities purchased in the base year as weights.