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The Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch. The Legislative Branch of government is the body of elected representatives that makes laws. II B(1). Should slaves be counted as population?. Southern view.

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The Legislative Branch

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  1. The Legislative Branch • The Legislative Branch of government is the body of elected representatives that makes laws.

  2. II B(1). Should slaves be counted as population?

  3. Southern view Yes. This means Southern states would increase their population and thus would have more representatives in the legislature. Northern view No. Northerners do not want the Southern states to have more representatives.

  4. II B(2). Should slaves be counted for taxation purposes?

  5. Southern view No. They do not want to pay a property tax on their slaves. Northern view Yes. If the South considers slaves property, then they should pay taxes on their slaves as they would other taxable property.

  6. Speech II.B. – Legislative Branch • Should slaves be counted in the number used to figure how many votes each state should get in Congress? • With the growth of America’s population, what will the representation in Congress look like in 20 years if you do/do not count the slaves? • What will it do to your state’s/region’s power in Congress if you do/do not count the slaves? • Should slaves be counted in the number used to figure how much tax money each state should send to the national government? • What will it do to your personal/state’s/region’s/nation’s financial situation if you do/do not count the slaves?

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