What can be inferred from redistricting of Texas's House congressional districts in the 2003 Texas legislative session?
A) Redistricting efforts by the courts are usually ineffective.
B) Gerrymandering is a fact of life in redistricting C) Enacting fair and balanced district lines is a goal of the legislature, no matter which political party is in the majority.
D) Redistricting by the courts is always fair.
E) Involvement in redistricting by state and federal courts is quite rare.
Answer: B
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