Following the 1990 census, the Justice Department directed states to create congressional districts that would do which of the following?
A. Balance the gender gap
B. Help increase the tax base for each state
C. Favor congressional incumbents
D. Prioritize federal programs over local programs
E. Maximize the voting power of minority groups
Answer: E
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