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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.
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'''''Baker v. Carr''''', 269 U.S. 186 (1962) is notable 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]]."
  
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