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Use the geospatial representation of a hypothetical redistricting plan to answer the question.

An illustration shows an oval shape containing 6 squares labeled D and 8 squares labeled R. The squares are scattered randomly inside the oval. Two groups of squares are encircled. On the left side of the oval, 4 boxes labeled D and 3 boxes labeled R are circled together by a dotted line. On the right side of the oval, 2 boxes labeled D and 5 boxes labeled R are circled together by a solid line.

Number/Percentage of Republican Voters Number/Percentage of Democrat Voters Number of Districts Number/Percentage of Republican Districts Number/Percentage of Democrat Districts Effect on Congress
8 / 57% 6 / 43 % 2 ? ? ?
Based on the geospatial representation, which of the following correctly creates the demographic data to complete the table?

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2 Republican districts; 0 Democrat districts; Districts reflect weighted favoring of one party despite rough parity in voter affiliation.
2 Republican districts; 0 Democrat districts; Districts reflect weighted favoring of one party despite rough parity in voter affiliation.

1 Republican district; 1 Democrat district; Districts reflect the rough parity of party membership at the state level.
1 Republican district; 1 Democrat district; Districts reflect the rough parity of party membership at the state level.

0 Republican districts; 2 Democrat districts; Districts reflect weighted favoring of one party despite rough parity in voter affiliation.
0 Republican districts; 2 Democrat districts; Districts reflect weighted favoring of one party despite rough parity in voter affiliation.

2 Republican districts; 1 Democrat district; Districts reflect increased weighted favoring of one party despite rough parity in voter affiliation.
2 Republican districts; 1 Democrat district; Districts reflect increased weighted favoring of one party despite rough parity in voter affiliation.
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Based on the provided geospatial representation and the details of the districts, we can analyze the situation:

  • The left side of the oval has 4 Democrat (D) squares and 3 Republican (R) squares, leading to a total of 7 squares.
  • The right side of the oval has 2 Democrat (D) squares and 5 Republican (R) squares, leading to a total of 7 squares.

Now, for the overall counts:

  • Total Democrat (D) squares = 4 (left) + 2 (right) = 6
  • Total Republican (R) squares = 3 (left) + 5 (right) = 8

These totals indicate that there are 14 squares in total, with Republican voters making up a larger share of the total square representation (8 R out of 14 total = 57% R and 6 D out of 14 total = 43% D).

Now, let's consider the districts reflected by the two groups of squares:

  • The left encircled area, with 4 D and 3 R squares, would likely form one district. This district has more D squares than R, but it is relatively balanced.
  • The right encircled area, with 2 D and 5 R squares, would likely form another district. Here, R has a clear majority.

Based on this information:

  • One district (the left area) could be classified as leaning towards Democrats, while the other district (the right area) leans towards Republicans.

Thus, we could summarize the districts as follows:

  • 1 Republican district and 1 Democrat district seem likely based on the square distribution.
  • The districts reflect the rough parity of party membership at the state level, despite the overall voter affiliation leaning towards Republican.

Therefore, the correct option to complete the table appears to be:

1 Republican district; 1 Democrat district; Districts reflect the rough parity of party membership at the state level.