State legislators have drawn a district in the city of Everytown such that 54% of the district residents are African-Americans, this is an example of a(n) ________.

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A majority-minority district is one where the majority of the population belongs to a minority group, such as African-Americans in this case. State legislators drew the district in a way that African-Americans would make up a majority of the population, likely with the intention of creating a district where an African-American candidate would have a higher chance of being elected.

State Legislators Have Drawn a District in the City of Everytown