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Questions and Answers
What does the Supreme Court consider when looking at issues of representation?
What does the Supreme Court consider when looking at issues of representation?
- The number of people in the district (correct)
- The political boundaries of the district
- The number of voters in the district
- The geographical size of the district
What does Richard Fenno note about how members of Congress view their constituents?
What does Richard Fenno note about how members of Congress view their constituents?
- They disregard political borders
- They view all constituents equally
- They only consider the geographical constituency
- They pay special attention to those likely to vote for them (correct)
What determines the borders of a congressional district?
What determines the borders of a congressional district?
- Political boundaries (correct)
- Number of voters
- Geographical size
- Number of people
What is the goal in drawing congressional districts?
What is the goal in drawing congressional districts?
Who do representatives represent?
Who do representatives represent?