Question
How might a state lose a congressional district, which in turn could impact minority rights?(1 point)
Responses
An increase in population may cause a district to consist largely of minority voters.
An increase in population may cause a district to consist largely of minority voters.
An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.
An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.
A decrease in population may lead to fewer minority voters in one district.
A decrease in population may lead to fewer minority voters in one district.
A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.
Responses
An increase in population may cause a district to consist largely of minority voters.
An increase in population may cause a district to consist largely of minority voters.
An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.
An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.
A decrease in population may lead to fewer minority voters in one district.
A decrease in population may lead to fewer minority voters in one district.
A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.
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A state may lose a congressional district primarily due to a decrease in population, which can lead to several impacts on minority rights. Among the options provided, the most relevant response is:
**A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.**
When a district is redrawn, it can be manipulated (gerrymandered) in a way that dilutes the voting power of minority populations. This can happen by spreading minority voters across several districts (cracking) or by concentrating them into a single district (packing), both of which can marginalize their influence in elections.
**A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.**
When a district is redrawn, it can be manipulated (gerrymandered) in a way that dilutes the voting power of minority populations. This can happen by spreading minority voters across several districts (cracking) or by concentrating them into a single district (packing), both of which can marginalize their influence in elections.