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one-person, one-vote rule

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A quick definition of one-person, one-vote rule:

The one-person, one-vote rule means that each person's vote should have the same value as another person's vote in the same state. This rule is important because it ensures that everyone's vote counts equally and that no group has an unfair advantage. The Supreme Court has made decisions to enforce this rule, such as requiring states to have legislative districts with roughly equal populations. This helps to make sure that everyone's voice is heard and that democracy is fair.

A more thorough explanation:

The one-person, one-vote rule means that each person's vote should have roughly the same weight as another person's vote in the same state. This rule is important when creating voting laws and redistricting, which can affect the voting power of different groups.

For example, if a state creates a voting law that gives more power to rural voters than urban voters, this would violate the one-person, one-vote rule. Similarly, if a state redistricts in a way that gives one group more voting power than another group, this would also violate the rule.

The one-person, one-vote rule is based on the idea of equal protection, which means that everyone should be treated equally in their voting power. The Supreme Court case Reynolds v. Sims established that states must have legislative districts with roughly equal populations to ensure equal representation for all citizens. In Evenwel v. Abbott, the Supreme Court clarified that states can use the total population of areas within the state when drawing legislative districts, rather than just the voting-eligible population.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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