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In '''''Baker v. Carr''''', 269 U.S. 186 (1962), the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] is known today mostly for [[William Brennan]]'s discussion of the [[political question doctrine]].  In a 6-2 decision, the Court held that the apportionment of state legislative districts was not a political question and could be reviewed by the courts.  Together with [[Reynolds v. Sims]], 377 U.S. 533 (1964), this decision created the "one man, one vote" requirement for state legislative apportionment.

In '''''Baker v. Carr''''', 269 U.S. 186 (1962), is known today mostly for Justice [[William Brennan]]'s discussion of the [[political question doctrine]].  In a 6-2 decision, the Court held that the apportionment of state legislative districts is not a political question and can be reviewed by the courts if constitutional violations are alleged.  Together with [[Reynolds v. Sims]], 377 U.S. 533 (1964), this decision created the "one man, one vote" requirement for state legislative apportionment.

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]]."