The Three-Fifths Compromise

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Three-Fifths Compromise

• A)determined that three out of every five slaves would be counted for purposes of representation.
• B)determined the ratio between free states and slave states.
• C)declared that the states would pay three-fifths of the Revolutionary War debt and the federal government would pay the rest.
• D)determined that all American citizens would pay three-fifths of their incomes to the federal government in taxes every year.

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Principal Repayment

The portion of a loan payment that goes toward reducing the amount borrowed, not including interest.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the United States federal government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Withheld

The portion of an employee's income that an employer retains as mandated by law or agreement, typically for taxes or other deductions.

Matched by Employer

A benefit where an employer matches the contributions their employees make to a retirement plan, up to a certain percentage.