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Pls pls I need this to pass Which principle is supported by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in this case? Use the excerpt below to answer the question. We hold that, construed in its historical context... that Representatives be chosen "by the People of the several States" means that, as nearly as is practicable, one man's vote in a congressional election is to be worth as much as another's. Wesberry v. Sanders, 1964 A. Congressional districts must have roughly the same land area. B. Congressional districts should be relatively equal in population size. C. Congressional districts should have the same number of candidates for election. D. Congressional districts must reflect the ethnic diversity found in the country's population.​

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Congressional districts should be relatively equal in population size.

  • Q: What is the U.S. Supreme Court's decision being referred to? A: Wesberry v. Sanders, 1964.
  • Q: What does the decision hold? A: The decision holds that, construed in its historical context... that Representatives be chosen 'by the People of the several States' means that, as nearly as is practicable, one man's vote in a congressional election is to be worth as much as another's.
  • Q: What principle is supported by this decision? A: Congressional districts should be relatively equal in population size.