Explain vote dilution, Explain vote dilution and discuss

Explain vote dilution

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Explain vote dilution and discuss how the Voting Rights Act (and its extensions) sought to address the problem of vote dilution of racial and ethnic minority groups. How do we know that the VRA effectively increased the political incorporation of minorities in the American political system? What impact has the Shelby County v. Holder (2013) decision had in shaping vote dilution? Explain and discuss. Use (and discuss!) the following articles to help you with your argument.

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