The 3 Great Compromises And Powers If The Legislative Branch

Question 0

How should slaves be counted in state’s population

Answer 0

The 3/5 compromise. Count 3 out of 5 slaves in state’s population to determine how many reps in congress the state will get and how much the star will pay in taxes to the federal government.

Question 1

How will states be represented?

Answer 1

The great compromise. Bicameral compromise. House of reps is based on population. The senate has equal representation for each state.

Question 2

Can congress control slavery?

Answer 2

The commerce compromise.

1. Congress could regulate trade
2. Congress was forbidden to end the slave trade until 1808
3. Run-away slaves were not free in the north