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The Supreme Court's decision in Shaw v. Reno (1993) established a precedent regarding which of the following electoral practices?

A.The use of race as a predominant factor in drawing electoral district boundaries
B.The requirement for states to obtain federal preclearance before altering voting laws
C.The constitutionality of at-large electoral systems in local elections
D.The mandatory creation of majority-minority districts to ensure proportional representation

Explanation

Core Concept

This is correct. Shaw v. Reno held that redistricting based solely on race must be held to a standard of strict scrutiny, meaning that any bizarrely shaped majority-minority districts drawn predominantly on race without a compelling state interest violate the Equal Protection Clause.

Correct Answer

AThe use of race as a predominant factor in drawing electoral district boundaries

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