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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.

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.

 

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]]."