What was the reason for the US Supreme Court to rule against the state of Tennessee in Baker v. Carr? A. Tennessee had discriminated in favor of city voters over rural voters. B. Tennessee had not redistricted since 1901, keeping rural districts in power. C. Tennessee had refused to create districts that were the same shape. D. Tennessee had refused to take part in the national census.

Question

Coby Mills

History

26 March, 23:38

What was the reason for the US Supreme Court to rule against the state of Tennessee in Baker v. Carr? A. Tennessee had discriminated in favor of city voters over rural voters. B. Tennessee had not redistricted since 1901, keeping rural districts in power. C. Tennessee had refused to create districts that were the same shape. D. Tennessee had refused to take part in the national census.

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Antony Giles · Answer 1

Because Tennessee had not redistricted since 1901, the rural districts remained in power, so the US Supreme Court ruled against the state of Tennessee in the case: Baker v. Carr.