As a Result of the Court's 1968 Ruling in Avery

question 6

Multiple Choice

As a result of the Court's 1968 ruling in Avery v.Midland County,what must Texas counties do?

• A) Elect all officials by single-member districts
• B) Ensure there is a substantially equal population in each precinct
• C) Do away with the partisan nature of county elections
• D) Redistrict every five years
• E) Gerrymander districts to give the greatest advantage to minorities

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