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What is the definition of gerrymandering?

A
the process of registering voters within a district
B
the practice of redrawing the lines for voting districts
C
the practice of obstructing certain groups from voting
D
the process of establishing political parties within a state
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Based on the video, what are the main reasons why gerrymandering occurs? Check all that apply.to establish compact voting districtsto gain power and weaken an opposing partyto ensure perfectly proportional representationto make sure the process of voting remains fairto give one political party an advantage over othersto make sure no political parties are at a disadvantage

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to establish compact voting districts
B
to gain power and weaken an opposing party
C
to ensure perfectly proportional representation
D
to make sure the process of voting remains fair
E
to give one political party an advantage over others
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to make sure no political parties are at a disadvantage
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What "political question” did the Supreme Court work to resolve in this case?

A
Should the Supreme Court set certain restrictions on the right to vote?
B
Should the Supreme Court make the practice of gerrymandering illegal?
C
Does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction over the selection of legislative seats?
D
Does the Supreme Court have the right to decide an election that is too close to call?
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Why did James O’Hear Sanders decide to bring a suit against the state of Georgia?

A
He thought that a particular voting system gave an unfair advantage to rural voters.
B
He thought that a particular voting system gave an unfair advantage to urban voters.
C
He believed that it was too difficult for most voters to cast a vote in rural areas.
D
He believed that it was too difficult for most voters to cast a vote in urban areas.
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What was the Supreme Court’s decision in Gray v. Sanders?

A
Georgia’s county unit system was constitutional.
B
Elections should be fair and equal for every voter in the system.
C
Georgia’s county elections should be weighted in favor of rural voters.
D
Urban voters required more polling places than rural voters.
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What was the importance of the ruling in Shaw v. Reno?

A
The court determined that gerrymandering should not be practiced.
B
The court determined that race must be a factor when redrawing voting districts.
C
The court determined that the equal protection clause does not apply to voting.
D
The court determined that voting districts should not be created based on race alone.
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How did Shaw v. Reno influence Miller v. Johnson?

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The court determined that Georgia should follow North Carolina’s redistricting plan.
B
The issue of drawing voting districts based solely on race continued to be a concern.
C
Unlike in the previous ruling, the court decided that race should be a factor in redistricting.
D
As in the previous ruling, the court decided that racial imbalance in voting was not an issue.
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Based on this editorial, why is gerrymandering a major concern? Check all that apply.

A
The practice implies that compromise is not necessary.
B
The practice tends to favor Democrats over Republicans.
C
Gerrymandering often results in a decline in voter turnout.
D
Elected officials become more inclined to pander to voters.
E
Gerrymandering makes it more difficult for people to cast votes.
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What inference can be made about the courts and the practice of gerrymandering?

A
The courts have determined that they have little to no jurisdiction over the practice.
B
The courts have tried to prevent the practice, but have had little effect.
C
The courts have worked to support the practice, which is likely to continue.
D
The courts have worked to stall the practice and could stop it altogether in the future.

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