determine which excerpt reflects the results of the Great Compromise
a. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 3: This clause refers to the "Three-fifths Compromise," which determined that enslaved individuals would be counted as three-fifths of a person for the purpose of determining representation in the House of Representatives. While related to representation, this clause specifically addresses the issue of slavery, not the overall compromise.
b. Article 1, Section 1: This section states that "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." This excerpt supports the Great Compromise, as it establishes the bicameral nature of the legislature, which was a significant result of the compromise.
c. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 5: This clause states that "The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other Officers." While it refers to the House of Representatives, it does not directly reflect the results of the Great Compromise.
d. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 4: This clause states that "When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies." While this clause addresses filling vacancies in representation, it does not directly relate to the results of the Great Compromise.
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