How can the majority party in the state legislature use the redistricting process to help defeat an incumbent of the minority party?
a. It can put a cap on how much money is spent in campaigns.
b. It can craft districts that pit an incumbent against another incumbent.
c. It can impose term limits for unpopular candidates.
d. It necessitates a new and expensive media campaign every two years.
Answer: b
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