In the case Easley v. Cromartie (2001), the Supreme Court ruled that:
A) North Carolina could not redraw congressional lines to guarantee one district would have a majority of black voters.
B) race could be considered in districting as long as it was not the dominant and controlling consideration.
C) rejected federal affirmative action statutes.
D) ruled that Affirmative Action was a constitutional remedy for past racial discrimination.
Answer: B
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