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What is the correct term for the expansion of city limit boundaries to include new suburbs and areas of city utility infrastructure, usually for the purposes of an election?
  1. Gentrification
  2. Economic overlap
  3. Gerrymandering
  4. Suburban pandering
Explanation
Answer - C - Gerrymandering is the expansion of city limit boundaries to include new suburbs and areas of city utility infrastructure.

Key Takeaway: Gerrymandering refers to re-forming a city limit’s boundaries for electoral purposes. This usually creates a contorted or unusual shape known as a gerrymander. Gerrymandering may be used to achieve desired electoral results for a particular party, or may be used to help or hinder a particular group of constituents, (such as with political, racial, linguistic, religious or class groups).
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