Which of the Following Statements About Majority-Minority Districts Is LEAST

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about majority-minority districts is LEAST accurate?

• A) They represent attempts to enhance political participation and representation of minorities.
• B) They redraw district lines so as to enhance the political power of a racial minority group.
• C) Their efficacy has been questioned, as they lead to other districts being more fully dominated by whites.
• D) The Supreme Court has recently made the qualifications for creation of such districts more strict.
• E) Evidence suggests that majority-minority districts contribute to significant declines in white political participation, without any visible increase in minority participation.

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