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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; 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.

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.

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.

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.
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To complete the demographic data based on the provided information about the hypothetical redistricting plan, let's analyze the situation.

The oval is divided into two distinct areas:

  1. Left Side: 4 squares labeled D (Democrat) and 3 squares labeled R (Republican). This implies a Democrat advantage in this area.
  2. Right Side: 2 squares labeled D (Democrat) and 5 squares labeled R (Republican). This implies a Republican advantage in this area.

Now, let's break down the implications of these distributions:

  • In total, there are 6 D and 8 R squares within the oval.
  • When we look at the circled areas, we can observe the demographics:
    • Left side has 4 D and 3 R (a majority of D).
    • Right side has 2 D and 5 R (a majority of R).

The structure indicates that:

  • The Republican-affiliated areas makeup a larger percentage of the overall districts even though the overall voter affiliation shows a rough parity (57% R vs 43% D).

Given this analysis, it’s most logical to conclude:

  • The left side (4 D and 3 R) can make one district favoring Democrats.
  • The right side (2 D and 5 R) can make one district favoring Republicans.

Thus, the demographic data to complete the table would be:

  • Number of Districts: 2
  • Number of Republican Districts: 1
  • Number of Democrat Districts: 1
  • Effect on Congress: Districts reflect the rough parity of party membership at the state level.

So, the correct choice from the options would be:

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