Question

Which of the following was the most significant outcome of Baker v. Carr?

A. Redistricting power moved from state to federal government.
B. Redistricting power moved from state to local government.
C. Redistricting power could be changed by local government.
D. Redistricting power could be changed by the federal government.

Answer 1

the answer is the D
Redistricting power could be changed by the federal government.

Answer 2

Answer: D. Redistricting power could be changed by the federal government.

Baker v. Carr (1962) was a landmark case in the United States. The Supreme Court decided that the federal government could intervene in redistricting. Redistricting is the process of drawing electoral districts. Because this practice presented "justiciable questions," it was decided that the federal courts should have the capacity to intervene.