unequal representation of smaller states
is it true that the due process clause allows states to deny citizens certain basic rights
Non-citizens in the United States may lack certain rights that are reserved for citizens, such as the right to vote in federal elections, run for public office, serve on juries, and access certain government benefits.
The senate gives equal representation to each state, two representatives from each state. The house of representatives is sometimes called the peoples' house because it gives states with more people more representatives than states with fewer people. While this seems unequal, it is a fair way to represent the people.
Northern states opposed it, Southern States were in favor. Finally they compromised, and agreed that 5 slaves would be counted as 3 citizens.
Citizens in ancient Greek city states developed ideas about representation that established direct democracy
representation of large and small states
to guarantee certain freedoms for American citizens.
Yes, non-citizens in the United States have some First Amendment rights, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion, but these rights may be subject to certain limitations or restrictions.
Yes, non-citizens can be buried in the United States, as long as they meet certain requirements and obtain the necessary permits and approvals.
To help the citizens of the United states; but with out taking any rights away from them
The question was, how should slaves be counted for the purpose of Congressional representation? The South wanted to count all slaves as "population", because this would increase the number of Representatives from the slave states. The northern states didn't want to include slaves AT ALL; if they weren't fully citizens and couldn't vote, why should they be counted for purposes of representation? The "three fifths" compromise gave southern states some additional Congressional representation, without giving the South an overwhelming advantage.