As a result of the Court's 1968 ruling in Avery v.Midland County,what must Texas counties do?
A) Elect all officials by single-member districts
B) Ensure there is a substantially equal population in each precinct
C) Do away with the partisan nature of county elections
D) Redistrict every five years
E) Gerrymander districts to give the greatest advantage to minorities

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The Court's 1968 ruling in Avery v. Midland County required Texas counties to ensure that there is a substantially equal population in each precinct. This is known as the "one person, one vote" principle and is a key aspect of ensuring fair representation in elections. The ruling did not mandate the use of single-member districts or require the elimination of partisanship in county elections, nor did it establish a specific timeline for redistricting. Gerrymandering to give an advantage to any particular group, including minorities, is generally considered unconstitutional.

As a Result of the Court's 1968 Ruling in Avery