What Is The Independent State Legislature Theory?

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What was the main reason the North Carolina state courts invalidated the congressional map?
It was considered excessively partisan.
It was deemed too costly to implement.
It did not include enough districts.
It was not approved by the federal government.
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What does the independent state legislature theory propose?
State constitutions should override federal election laws.
State courts should have the final say in federal elections.
Federal courts should oversee all state election laws.
State legislatures have exclusive power over federal election laws.
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Which clause in the US Constitution is cited in the independent state legislature theory?
The Elections Clause
The Due Process Clause
The Commerce Clause
The Supremacy Clause
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What was the outcome of the 2015 Supreme Court case involving Arizona?
The court decided that state courts cannot use state constitutions in election cases.
The court ruled that federal courts should intervene in gerrymandering.
The court rejected the argument that only legislatures can draw district lines.
The court sided with Arizona lawmakers.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What could be a potential consequence if the Supreme Court sides with North Carolina lawmakers?
State constitutions would have more influence on federal elections.
Long-standing election procedures across the country could be affected.
Federal courts would gain more power over state elections.
State legislatures would lose power over federal election laws.
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