Advocates of shifting the task of drawing United States House districts from state legislatures to independent commissions are likely to claim which of the following as an advantage of independent commissions?

A. House districts drawn by independent commissions are immune from challenges by the United States Department of Justice.

B. Independent commissions are more likely to create majority-minority districts where they are appropriate.

C. Independent commissions significantly reduce the influence of partisan gerrymandering in the redistricting process.

D. Independent commissions are more likely to create districts where minor parties can be victorious.

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Riley Good

Social Studies

5 October, 18:46

Advocates of shifting the task of drawing United States House districts from state legislatures to independent commissions are likely to claim which of the following as an advantage of independent commissions?

A. House districts drawn by independent commissions are immune from challenges by the United States Department of Justice.

B. Independent commissions are more likely to create majority-minority districts where they are appropriate.

C. Independent commissions significantly reduce the influence of partisan gerrymandering in the redistricting process.

D. Independent commissions are more likely to create districts where minor parties can be victorious.

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Marilyn Hartman · Answer 1

C.

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that these advocates are most likely to claim that Independent commissions significantly reduce the influence of partisan gerrymandering in the redistricting process, is an advantage of independent commissions. Thus enforcing the reason as to why it the house districts should shift to independent commissions.