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Baker v. Carr (1962) is one of the most important Supreme Court cases in U.S. history for apportionment and districting because it established the principle that courts can review and fix unfair legislative districts.
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Baker v. Carr (1962) was a very important Supreme Court case about fair voting areas.
- Before this case, some states kept old maps even when lots of people moved. That meant some votes counted more than others.
- The Court said judges can look at voting maps and fix them if they are unfair.
- Because of this decision, people can go to court to make sure their districts are fair so that everyone’s vote counts about the same.
In short: Baker v. Carr helped make voting more equal for everyone.
- Before this case, some states kept old maps even when lots of people moved. That meant some votes counted more than others.
- The Court said judges can look at voting maps and fix them if they are unfair.
- Because of this decision, people can go to court to make sure their districts are fair so that everyone’s vote counts about the same.
In short: Baker v. Carr helped make voting more equal for everyone.
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