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hubes95

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In the case Shaw v. Reno (1993), the Supreme Court:
 
  A) ruled that states had the right to draw their congressional districts any way they saw fit.
  B) invalidated an effort by North Carolina's legislature to guarantee that one congressional district would have a majority of black voters.
  C) rejected federal affirmative action statutes.
  D) ruled that Affirmative Action was a constitutional remedy for past racial discrimination.

Question 2

In the case Easley v. Cromartie (2001), the Supreme Court ruled that:
 
  A) North Carolina could not redraw congressional lines to guarantee one district would have a majority of black voters.
  B) race could be considered in districting as long as it was not the dominant and controlling consideration.
  C) rejected federal affirmative action statutes.
  D) ruled that Affirmative Action was a constitutional remedy for past racial discrimination.



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todom5090

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Aug 9, 2018
Gracias!


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