The term that describes the political strategy of drawing district lines to benefit a particular party is gerrymandering. This practice manipulates electoral district boundaries to favor one political party over another, often undermining fair representation. Legislators may strategically redraw lines to include or exclude specific populations based on voting patterns, effectively diluting or amplifying the voting power of particular groups. Gerrymandering can lead to disproportionate political outcomes and contributes to ongoing challenges within democratic systems, particularly regarding electoral fairness.