The fact that the original Constitution had at least three specific provisions related to slavery (and several others because of slavery or its effects) shows

a. how deeply the Founding Fathers cared about slaves' well-being
b. how much political influence slaves had
c. how weak politically the slave states were
d. how important and divisive slavery was in the U.S. at that time

Ans: d. how important and divisive slavery was in the U.S. at that time

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A. regional lobbying groups. B. Dillon's Rule. C. interstate competition. D. interstate compacts.

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Organization of the legislature into two separate bodies is known as

a. bicameralism. b. gerrymander. c. reapportionment. d. cracking. e. redistricting.

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