
Shaw v. Reno and Gerrymandering Issues
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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary concern associated with gerrymandering?
It reduces the number of political parties.
It manipulates district lines for political gain.
It ensures fair representation.
It increases voter turnout.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the racial demographic of North Carolina during the 1990 census?
70% White, 25% Black, 5% Other
60% White, 30% Black, 10% Other
78% White, 20% Black, 2% Other
50% White, 40% Black, 10% Other
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Janet Reno reject North Carolina's initial redistricting proposal?
It did not create any black majority districts.
It created too many black majority districts.
It only created one black majority district.
It was not reviewed by the Supreme Court.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main argument of Ruth Shaw and other plaintiffs in the case?
The districts were drawn to separate voters by race.
The districts were drawn to reduce the number of districts.
The districts were drawn to increase voter turnout.
The districts were drawn to enhance political party power.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Shaw v. Reno?
Race can be the predominant reason for drawing district lines.
Race cannot be the predominant reason for drawing district lines.
District lines should be drawn based on political affiliation.
District lines should be drawn based on economic status.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Justice Sandra Day O'Connor state about racial classifications?
They pose a risk of lasting harm to society.
They are necessary for fair representation.
They should be the basis for districting.
They are irrelevant to voting rights.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Justice John Paul Stevens' opinion on racial gerrymandering?
It should be avoided to prevent political imbalance.
It is never acceptable.
It is only acceptable for economic reasons.
It is acceptable to enhance minority political strength.
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