Which of the following factors played the most important role in the elimination of at-large election systems in many Texas cities?
a) a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court holding that at-large elections are unconstitutional
b) the passage of a law by the Texas legislature requiring cities to use district elections rather than at-large election systems
c) the application of the federal Voting Rights Act to city elections
d) a ruling by the Texas Supreme Court that at-large election systems violate the Texas Constitution
e) decision by cities to maximize the votes of white voters.
Answer: C
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