Question

Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the reasoning for the decision in Baker v. Carr (1962) ? * 2 points Because rural districts had fewer people, representation was unevenly distributed; thus, Baker was denied equal protection under the law. To ensure equal protection under the law, there should be an equal number of rural and urban districts in a state. There should be redistricting every ten years at the federal level, but the state can choose not to redistrict at the state and local levels. Congressional redistricting must involve traditionally excluded groups in the process or it violates the equal protection clause.

Answer 1

Answer:

Because rural districts had fewer people, representation was unevenly distributed; thus, Baker was denied equal protection under the law.

Explanation:

The Baker v. Carr (1962) was a case of redistricting in which the state of Tennessee argued that the makeup of legislative districts constituted a nonjusticiable political question.

However, the Supreme Court declared that "redistricting did not qualify as a political question."

Because rural districts had fewer people, representation was unevenly distributed; thus, Baker was denied equal protection under the law.