The term "gerrymandering," which is the set of processes by which elected politicians redraw and manipulate the borders of political districts to secure political advantage,is derived from which two terms?
A)Mandy + gerontology
B)Gerry + salamander
C)Gertrude + mandatory
D)Gerry + pandering

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The term "gerrymandering" is derived from a combination of the last name of Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry and the word "salamander." In 1812, Governor Gerry approved a redistricting plan that created a district shaped like a salamander to benefit his political party. The combination of Gerry's name and "salamander" became "gerrymander."

The Term "Gerrymandering," Which Is the Set of Processes by Which