Beginning in 1960, the Warren Court confronted the issue of malapportionment. Citing selectively appropriate cases and doctrines, trace the evolution of relevant constitutional provisions and their application to legislative apportionment. What standards have been developed and how have those standards been applied by the Supreme Court? Be sure to discuss in detail the Voting Rights Act of 1965. How did the Voting Rights Act prohibit states from disenfranchising minority voters? How did the Rehnquist Court respond when race has been used in redistricting to enhance minority voting strength?

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The Answer of Beginning in 1960, the Warren Court confronted the issue of malapportionment. Citing selectively appropriate cases and doctrines, trace the evolution of relevant constitutional provisions and their application to legislative apportionment. What standards have been developed and how have those standards been applied by the Supreme Court? Be sure to discuss in detail the Voting Rights Act of 1965. How did the Voting Rights Act prohibit states from disenfranchising minority voters? How did the Rehnquist Court respond when race has been used in redistricting to enhance minority voting strength?

Beginning in 1960, the Warren Court Confronted the Issue of Malapportionment