With regard to judicial elections, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that:

A. race is a permissible consideration in drawing congressional voting districts.
B. judges cannot be elected in ways that place minority candidates at an unfair disadvantage.
C. it is legal to elect judges from an entire judicial district, which may unfortunately dilute black voting strength.
D. those who draw election districts must consider whether white voters are likely to vote for minority candidates.


Answer: B

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