What is the importance of the fraction "three fifths" when discussing the compromise made between states during the Philadelphia Convention

What will be an ideal response?


A slave would be worth three fifths of a full vote for purposes of allocation seats in the House of Representatives

Political Science

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If you were to test the hypothesis that the more a government

regulates the economy, the slower its economic growth, which of the following measures could be used to operationalize the concept of governmental regulation? a. the level of taxation that paid by business owners b. the method by which public officials are appointed c. the percentage of workers in a firm who belong to a union d. the number of days it takes a firm to start a new business

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Burning an American flag as a form of protest is an example of

a. direct incitement. b. fighting words. c. symbolic speech. d. slander. e. libel.

Political Science

Compared to World War II, today’s conflicts are ______.

a. smaller in scope but still very bloody b. smaller in scope and far less violent c. larger in scope and more violent d. larger in scope but less deadly overall

Political Science

According to research by Jacobs and Shapiro, politicians use public opinion polls to __________

a. tell them how to vote on legislation b. determine what policies to pursue c. identify centrist approaches to public policy d. shape their messages to the public

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