In Recent Years, Urban and Suburban Areas Have Amassed More

question 45

Multiple Choice

In recent years, urban and suburban areas have amassed more political power because

• A) the Texas Supreme Court decided the cities should have more of a say.
• B) the State Legislature has a bias against rural areas.
• C) population shifts occurred.
• D) rural voters rarely turn out to vote.

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