In a political system, four seats are elected in single-member districts with plurality.  There are 44 voters: 33 Dots and 11 Stars.  The number of seats that Stars win depends on the district structure.  The only restriction is that every district must have exactly  11 voters.  How many districts is it possible for stars to win under different gerrymandering scenarios? Check all options that are possible. a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 4 e. 4

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In a political system, four seats are elected in single-member districts with plurality.  There are 44 voters: 33 Dots and 11 Stars.  The number of seats that Stars win depends on the district structure.  The only restriction is that every district must have exactly  11 voters.  How many districts is it possible for stars to win under different gerrymandering scenarios? Check all options that are possible.

a. 0

b. 1

c. 2

d. 4

e. 4

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