Government
JAMB 2001
The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called
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A.
devolution
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B.
rigging
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C.
gerrymandering
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D.
delimitation
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called gerrymandering.
According to Ofoegbu (1999) Gerry-mandering constituencies is the process of deliminating constituencies to favour a particular political party or candidate in the election.
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