The county unit system affected voting and politics in Georgia by?

The county unit system in Georgia, established in the early 20th century, allocated electoral power based on counties rather than population, effectively amplifying the influence of rural areas over urban ones. This system granted more voting power to less populated counties, leading to the marginalization of urban voters and reinforcing the dominance of white, Democratic politicians in a segregated South. The system was ultimately ruled unconstitutional in 1963, as it violated the principle of "one person, one vote," paving the way for more equitable representation in Georgia politics.