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Not precisely, but like most things in the Constitution it was a compromise


to prevent domination by more populous states. Part of the compromise was equal representation in the Senate, and proportional representation in the House with people considered property counting 3/5. Speaking of disproportionality!

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Posted: 05/03/2024 at 01:41AM


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