Population representation purposes refers to the way in which population is used to determine the number of representatives a state receives in the government. It specifically relates to how enslaved individuals were counted as part of a state's population for this purpose.
Related terms
Three-Fifths Compromise: The Three-Fifths Compromise was an agreement reached at the Constitutional Convention that stated enslaved individuals would be counted as three-fifths of a person when determining a state's population for representation purposes.
Constitutional Convention: The Constitutional Convention was a meeting held in 1787 where delegates from different states gathered to create and draft the United States Constitution. It was during this convention that the Three-Fifths Compromise was agreed upon.
Representation: Representation refers to the act or process of representing or being represented. In the context of population representation purposes, it specifically relates to how many representatives a state receives based on its population.
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