Which Practice Would Be Prohibited by the Supreme Court's Decisions

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which practice would be prohibited by the Supreme Court's decisions in Baker v.Carr (1964) and Wesberry v.Sanders (1964) ?

• A) allowing a governor to appoint an attorney general rather than having that office filled by a separate election
• B) requiring potential voters to register in advance to cast a ballot in a particular election
• C) allowing each county in a state to elect only one representative to the state senate regardless of its population
• D) permitting municipalities to annex new territory without the consent of residents of the newly added area
• E) prohibiting cities from operating without an elected mayor

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Definitions:

Worker

An individual engaged in a particular activity, especially pertaining to employment or labor, to earn compensation.

Fiduciary Relationship

A legal or ethical relationship of trust between two or more parties, typically involving the management of money or assets by one party for another.

Agency Relationship

A legal arrangement where one party, the agent, is authorized to act on behalf of another party, the principal, in business transactions or other matters.

Power

The ability or capacity of an individual or group to influence or control the behavior of others or the course of events.