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

The manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats is called
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  • A Devolution
  • B Rigging
  • C Gerrymandering
  • 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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