In recent years, the practice of gerrymandering

a. has made elections more competitive.
b. has protected incumbents from both parties.
c. is nearly always unconstitutional due to several Supreme Court decisions.
d. has had little impact on the outcomes of elections.
e. had favored congressional challengers as they try to unseat incumbents.

Answer: B

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A) the selection and promotion of government employees on the basis of examinations. B) a system of checks on Congress intended to prevent discrimination. C) a process of selecting policies based on their value. D) a system that was used for hiring bureaucrats under Andrew Jackson. E) using work experience in lieu of educational qualifications when applying for federal positions.

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