Congressional Behavior - Shaw vs Reno

Flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to the Supreme Court case Shaw vs Reno and the topic of congressional behavior.

Shaw vs Reno

A Supreme Court case that ruled district lines drawn based on race were unconstitutional.

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment that states all citizens must be represented equally and that states cannot restrict personal freedoms.

One person, one vote

The principle established to ensure that every citizen's vote has equal weight in elections.

Racial Gerrymandering

The practice of drawing district lines to favor one racial group over another.

Baker vs Carr

A landmark case in 1962 that focused on legislative redistricting and equal representation.

Equal Protection Clause

A provision of the Fourteenth Amendment that requires states to provide equal protection under the law to all individuals.

Legislative Redistricting

The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries to reflect population changes.

Unconstitutional

A term that describes an action or law that violates the Constitution.

District lines

Boundaries used to define the geographical area for electoral representation.

Federal Courts

Courts established under the Constitution that have jurisdiction over cases involving federal law.