International Journal of Education and Human Developments (IJEHD)

Probably the most vexing political problem facing the American voter today — when it comes to elections — is the controversial practice known as “gerrymandering.” As some political scientists have suggested, gerrymandering shouldn’t even exist. Further, and most improbably, keeping “gerrymandering” has become sorely and surely confusing and untenable. Therefore, this work is an analysis of the best understanding of “gerrymandering,” and how it has upset and undermined the legitimacy of elections — at all levels — in the United States. Indeed, some see “gerrymandering” as the catchall name for drawing illegal or bias district lines — that is, in respect to our elections and politics. Thus, this paper also examines how “gerrymandering” has negatively influenced our politics and election systems since the 1800s, while pushing our nation close to a disastrous, political edge. To a large extent, many Americans are unfamiliar with the concept of “gerrymandering,” and its negative implications. In addition, the American people should pay close attention to what is going on with “gerrymandering” in every state, especially in terms of its blatant unfairness when it comes to black voters and how they are grievously overlooked by the two major political parties. Finally, this paper attempts to address whether we will be stuck with a discriminatory process that is (part and parcel) undemocratic.