Baker v. Carr Case Analysis

The video discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Baker v. Carr, which addressed the issue of legislative apportionment in Tennessee. Due to population shifts, urban areas were underrepresented, leading to a lawsuit against the state. The Supreme Court's decision established the One Person One Vote doctrine, ensuring equal representation. The case marked a shift in the Court's involvement in political questions, despite historical reluctance. The decision also led to increased gerrymandering, highlighting ongoing challenges in fair representation.

What was the main issue that Charles Baker and other Shelby County residents faced?

• Poor infrastructure

• High taxation rates

• Unequal representation in government

• Lack of access to education

Who was sued by Charles Baker and others in the Baker v. Carr case?

• The Tennessee General Assembly

• The Governor of Tennessee

• Joe Carr, a state official

• The Mayor of Memphis

What was the main argument used by Baker in the lawsuit against Tennessee?

• Rural areas had more schools

• Urban areas had higher crime rates

• Rural areas had better infrastructure

• Urban votes were undervalued compared to rural votes

What was the Supreme Court's traditional stance on political questions before Baker v. Carr?

• They avoided cases involving political questions

• They actively intervened in all political matters

• They only intervened in federal political issues

• They focused on international political disputes

Which previous case was cited as a precedent for not intervening in state apportionment issues?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Colgrove v. Green

What was the main question the Supreme Court had to decide in Baker v. Carr?

• Whether to increase the number of justices

• Whether to intervene in legislative apportionment

• Whether to allow new voting technologies

• Whether to change the voting age

Which doctrine was established as a result of the Baker v. Carr decision?

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

• One Person One Vote

• Separate but Equal

Which justice had a nervous breakdown during the deliberations of Baker v. Carr?

• Charles Evans Whittaker

• Earl Warren

• Hugo Black

• William Douglas

What was one unintended consequence of the Baker v. Carr decision?

• Increased voter turnout

• More gerrymandering

• Decreased political participation

• More political parties

How did the Baker v. Carr decision affect the Supreme Court's involvement in political questions?

• It increased their involvement

• It had no effect

• It reduced their involvement

• It led to the creation of a new court