Supreme Court Will Review Case That Could Impact Future Voting

The transcript discusses a North Carolina redistricting lawsuit brought to the Supreme Court, focusing on the independent state legislature theory. This theory suggests state legislatures have exclusive control over election regulations, potentially overriding court decisions. Concerns include the power of state legislatures to appoint electors and ignore the popular vote. The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications, with some justices showing favor towards the theory. A ruling is expected by spring.

What is the main argument of the Republicans in the North Carolina redistricting case?

• The independent state legislature theory should be applied.

• State courts should have the final say in election matters.

• The federal government should intervene in state elections.

• Partisan gerrymandering is beneficial for democracy.

What concern arises if state legislatures have total control over elections?

• They could ignore the popular vote.

• They could change election dates.

• They could appoint federal judges.

• They could override a governor's veto.

According to Richard Pildes, what is unlikely to happen regarding state laws?

• State courts deciding election outcomes.

• Governors losing their veto power.

• Legislators appointing different electors.

• Federal intervention in state elections.

What is a major concern regarding the appointment of electors?

• Electors can be chosen by the Supreme Court.

• Electors can be appointed by the federal government.

• Electors can ignore the popular vote.

• Electors can be chosen after an election.

Which justices have shown interest in the independent state legislature theory?

• Justices Roberts, Thomas, Alito, and Barrett

• Justices Roberts, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan

• Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh

• Justices Barrett, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan