Problems and solutions Flashcards
1
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Sherman’s Great compromise
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Two house legislature with one based on population and one equality
2
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the 3/5ths compromise
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that three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives
3
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Slave trade compromise
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Unlimited importation of slaves until 1808 or 20 years with a maximum of $10 per slave
4
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The national government
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Could tax imports but not exports and could regulate international and interstate trade
5
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One national court
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The supreme court
6
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A federal system
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with two levels of government that can act on the people and on each other
7
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Supreme law of the land clause
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the keystone of the constitution
