Suppose that a large city in Texas has a population that is 50 ...

[rmenurse]

Suppose that a large city in Texas has a
 
  population that is 50 percent non-Hispanic white, 30 percent Latino, and 20 percent African American. It has a city council of 12 members. Which of the following election systems would you expect minority-rights groups to support most strongly?
  a) An all single-member district system, because the Voting Rights Act would ensure that districts would be drawn to enhance the election chances of Latino and African American candidates.
  b) An all at-large election system, because minority candidates would be guaranteed to win half the seats because they represent half the population.
  c) An all at-large election system, because minority voters could participate in the election of every member of council.
  d) A mixed system of district and at-large seats, because minority voters would be ensured of winning at least half the council seats.
  e) It does not matter what kind of election system is used.

Question 2

Which of the following factors played the most important role in the elimination of at-large election systems in many Texas cities?
 
  a) a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court holding that at-large elections are unconstitutional
  b) the passage of a law by the Texas legislature requiring cities to use district elections rather than at-large election systems
  c) the application of the federal Voting Rights Act to city elections
  d) a ruling by the Texas Supreme Court that at-large election systems violate the Texas Constitution
  e) decision by cities to maximize the votes of white voters.

[karlss]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

[rmenurse]

Thank you

[karlss]

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