The principle of the Three-Fifths Compromise was that A) amendments c

The principle of the Three-Fifths Compromise was that

A) amendments could be made in the Constitution with the consent of three-fifths of the states.
B) three-fifths of the members of the House and of the Senate needed to approve all important bills in Congress.
C) treaties could be ratified only by a three-fifths majority of the Senators.
D) three-fifths of the slaves would be counted in determining each state’s representation and share of direct federal taxes.

ANSWER
D