Question

Political boundaries can provide valuable insights into a region's political power distribution. Which of the following can be reasonably inferred from examining the boundaries of voting districts?

Select TWO correct answers.

Select A
internal tactics of political parties

Select B
size of districts relative to one another

Select C
method voters used to register

Select D
gerrymandering

Select E
ballot content before election day

Answer 1

B and D

- B: District boundaries directly show the relative size (area and, with additional data, population) of districts.
- D: Unusually shaped or contorted boundaries can indicate gerrymandering — drawing lines to favor particular parties or groups.

A, C, and E cannot be reasonably inferred from the boundaries alone.