What Was the Three-Fifths Compromise? Why Was It Necessary

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What was the Three-Fifths Compromise? Why was it necessary?

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Definitions:

Bill Of Rights

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing essential rights and liberties to the American people.

State Level

Pertaining to the jurisdiction or activities that are governed at the state rather than federal level in the United States.

Petit Jury

A group of 6 or 12 citizens who are summoned to and sworn by the court to hear evidence presented by both sides and render a verdict in a trial.

Not Guilty

A legal verdict wherein it is determined that there isn't enough evidence to prove the defendant committed the crime.