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When determining representation by population, slaves were counted as 3/5ths of a person.
One factor determining the number of representatives for a given congressional district is the distribution of within the state is the population. The governmental body responsible for interpreting the Constitution is the Supreme Court.
3/5 of the population of slaves were counted for each state
The Three-Fifths Compromise was a compromise over how slaves would be accounted for when determining population for congressional representation purposes. The conflict was between the Northern and Southern states.
Once every ten years, based on the results of the nationwide census, Congressional Districts are eligible to be re-drawn to coincide with population so that there is the "Equal Representation" in Congress required by the Constitution..
Once every ten years, based on the results of the nationwide census, Congressional Districts are eligible to be re-drawn to coincide with population so that there is the "Equal Representation" in Congress required by the Constitution..
Once every ten years, based on the results of the nationwide census, Congressional Districts are eligible to be re-drawn to coincide with population so that there is the "Equal Representation" in Congress required by the Constitution..
Once every ten years, based on the results of the nationwide census, Congressional Districts are eligible to be re-drawn to coincide with population so that there is the "Equal Representation" in Congress required by the Constitution..
One factor determining the number of representatives for a given congressional district is the distribution of within the state is population. A population is determined by the number of people living in a geographical area.
One factor that determines the number of representatives for a given Congressional District is the distribution of the population with a state. The more populated a state is, the more members that state can have in Congress.
delegates at the constitutional convention of 1787 agreed to the three-fiths compromise as a way slaves were counted in determining a state's congressional delegation.
Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. -Constitution of the United States of America