Question
How might a state lose a congressional district, which in turn could impact minority rights?
A. A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.
B. A decrease in population may lead to fewer minority voters in one district.
C. An increase in population may cause a district to consist largely of minority voters.
D. An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.
A. A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.
B. A decrease in population may lead to fewer minority voters in one district.
C. An increase in population may cause a district to consist largely of minority voters.
D. An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.
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A state may lose a congressional district primarily due to population changes that affect representation based on the U.S. Census, which is conducted every ten years. A decrease in population could lead to redistricting, where congressional district lines are redrawn.
The most relevant option that illustrates how losing a congressional district could impact minority rights is:
**A. A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.**
Gerrymandering can dilute the voting power of minority groups by manipulating district boundaries in ways that do not reflect the demographics of the population. This could lead to fewer districts that adequately represent minority voters, thereby undermining their rights and influence in the legislative process.
While the other options touch on aspects of population changes and minority representation, option A best addresses the direct effect of losing a congressional district through redistricting and gerrymandering that can specifically and negatively impact minority rights.
The most relevant option that illustrates how losing a congressional district could impact minority rights is:
**A. A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.**
Gerrymandering can dilute the voting power of minority groups by manipulating district boundaries in ways that do not reflect the demographics of the population. This could lead to fewer districts that adequately represent minority voters, thereby undermining their rights and influence in the legislative process.
While the other options touch on aspects of population changes and minority representation, option A best addresses the direct effect of losing a congressional district through redistricting and gerrymandering that can specifically and negatively impact minority rights.