Which of the following is NOT a protection of slavery in the Constitution as written in 1787?
a. Congress was prohibited from outlawing slavery in western lands.
b. Congress was prohibited from abolishing the importation of slaves for 20 years.
c. States had to return fugitive slaves to their owners.
d. 3/5 of the slave population could be counted in determining a state's representation in congress.
Answer: a. Congress was prohibited from outlawing slavery in western lands.
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