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In ''Baker v. Carr'', 269 U.S. 186 (1962), the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] held that courts could redraw the boundaries of legislative districts.  This altered the democratic control over redistricting that existed since the [[Constitution]] was adopted.
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In '''''Baker v. Carr''''', 269 U.S. 186 (1962), the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] held that courts could redraw the boundaries of legislative districts.  This altered the democratic control over redistricting that existed since the [[Constitution]] was adopted.
    
Justice [[William Brennan]] wrote this decision for the [[Warren Court]], declaring that it was the "responsibility of this Court as ultimate interpreter of the [[Constitution]]."
 
Justice [[William Brennan]] wrote this decision for the [[Warren Court]], declaring that it was the "responsibility of this Court as ultimate interpreter of the [[Constitution]]."
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