What was the effect of Dallas shifting from an at-large to a single-member district system in 1991?
A) The change was responsible for the election of a significant number of African American and Hispanic council members.
B) The city lost its status as a home-rule city for five years.
C) At-large districts benefited the local Democratic Party.
D) It was challenged in court but found to be constitutional by the Texas Supreme Court.

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The shift to a single-member district system in Dallas in 1991 resulted in the election of a significant number of African American and Hispanic council members. Prior to this, the at-large district system had effectively shut out minority representation on the city council.

What Was the Effect of Dallas Shifting from an At-Large