Which of the following is the correct definition of "gerrymandered" legislative districts?

a. Legislative districts that are malapportioned based on population
b. Legislative districts in which state senators represent more constituents than do their lower house or assembly colleagues
c. Legislative districts drawn to give a political party an advantage in legislative elections and in subsequent legislative representation
d. Legislative districts drawn to protect the electoral strength of incumbent legislators

Answer: c

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