Abstract:
Electoral system design is a key component of a democratic regime.
The design of an electoral system may increase the driving force of political
change. If the electoral system does not go well, it will lead to a
deterioration of democracy or political stability. Gerrymandering is the one
factor of unfair political advantage of the electoral system. This is not a
new problem in the United States. Due to irregularity of legislative district
shapes for election, majority of Americans are concerned about unfairness of
political polarization affecting their quality of life especially in Texas
where the high rank state of gerrymandering problem in the United States is.
As the results, gerrymandering in Texas affects quality of life in terms of
material welfare (according to GNP), health and political stability and
safety.