Techniques like "packing" and "cracking" may be used during redistricting to
A) maximize a political party's chances of winning seats in the state legislature and Congress.
B) confuse voters about their polling location or the candidates on their ballot.
C) decrease the voting power of undecided voters in national elections.
D) increase voter turnout of minority groups.
E) eliminate the opportunity for gerrymandering to occur.
A
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