Why did the US Supreme Court rule against the state of Tennessee in Baker v. Carr?

Tennessee had not redrawn its legislative districts since 1901, even though its population had shifted substantially from rural areas to cities. As a result, rural districts had far more representation per voter than urban districts, violating the principle of equal representation. The correct choice is D: Tennessee had not redistricted since 1901, keeping rural districts in power.

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