Question

Analyzing Electoral Maps

2 maps of North Carolina titled North Carolina Congressional Districts. Top: In 2010 most of North Carolina was Democratic with Republican seats spread out horizontally across the state. Bottom: In 2012 most of North Carolina was Republican with Democratic seats contained to one central area.

Based on the maps, the change in districting in North Carolina between 2010 and 2012 is most likely a result of

A reapportionment.
B gerrymandering.
C population shift.
D voting patterns.

Answer 1

C. Population Shift

Step-by-step explanation:

When people move it changes where groups live.