` ` ' '' derived from Daniel Gerry , former Congressman and Massachusetts governor . As the Constitution evolved , however , Gerry feared it would give too much power to what would be the Congress , so he refused to sign it . The term refers to shifting legislative districts for political gain . Gerry signed Declaration of Independence , Articles of Confederation ; was Madison 's VP .
` ` ' '' derived from Daniel Gerry , former Congressman and Massachusetts governor . The term refers to shifting legislative districts for political gain . Gerry signed Declaration of Independence , Articles of Confederation ; was Madison 's VP .