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Widespread gerrymandering can affect both state and national policy by

increasing the number of laws passed each year due to greater cooperation by elected officials at each level.

increasing voter turnout and making elected officials more accountable to the citizens of each state.

increasing the chances of one party enacting its platform in state legislatures and the House of Representatives.

increasing cooperation between state and national governments to pass and enforce similar laws.

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

Tennessee had discriminated in favor of city voters over rural voters.

Tennessee had not redistricted since 1901, keeping rural districts in power.

Tennessee had refused to create districts that were the same shape.

Tennessee had refused to take part in the national census.

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