The Three-Fifths Rule Concerned the Issue of ________

question 8

Multiple Choice

The three-fifths rule concerned the issue of ________.

• A) whether or not to count slaves as part of the population
• B) the number of branches in the national government
• C) checks and balances
• D) presidential power
• E) the number of votes required in the House to pass legislation

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Definitions:

Senior Executives

Top-level managers who are responsible for the overall direction and performance of a company.

Criminally Prosecuted

The process of charging someone with a crime and conducting a trial to determine guilt.

Unrealized Profits

Gains on investments that have increased in value but the increase has not been realized through selling.

Economic Decisions

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