The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called?

A. devolution
B. rigging
C. gerrymandering
D. delimitation

Correct Answer:

Option C – gerrymandering

Explanation

The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called gerrymandering.

According to Ofoegbu (1999), Gerrymandering constituencies is the process of deliminating constituencies to favour a particular political party or candidate in the election.