Judges Rule In Favor Of New North Carolina Congressional Map

A new congressional district map drawn by Republican lawmakers will be used for the 2020 elections, despite previous orders to discard a partisan map. The decision is a setback for Democrats, as the new map still favors Republicans. Judges ruled there wasn't enough time to further review the boundaries. The decision allows candidates to start filing for the elections, with the North Carolina primary set for March 3.

What was the reason for the judges ordering the previous congressional map to be discarded?

• It was outdated.

• It was drawn with excessive partisanship.

• It was not approved by the governor.

• It did not include all districts.

How many congressional seats did the new map give to the Republican Party?

• 8 out of 13

• 10 out of 13

• 13 out of 13

• 5 out of 13

Why did the judges decide not to further consider the boundaries of the new map?

• They were satisfied with the new map.

• The map was deemed perfect.

• The map was already approved by the governor.

• There was not enough time.

What immediate action did the court decision allow candidates to take?

• Redraw the district map

• Start campaigning

• Challenge the court's decision

• Begin filing for elections

When is the North Carolina primary scheduled?

• May 1

• April 15

• March 3

• February 20