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In History / College | 2025-07-05

How did the Fourteenth Amendment change the way a state's population was counted in order to award seats in the House of Representatives?

A. It eliminated the three-fifths clause by giving citizenship rights to everyone.
B. It extended the three-fifths clause to all noncitizens.

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Answer (2)

The Fourteenth Amendment eliminated the three-fifths clause, allowing for the full counting of all individuals in a state's population when determining House of Representatives seats. This change aimed to provide better representation for states with larger populations, including those of formerly enslaved individuals. Overall, it was a significant step toward more equitable representation in Congress. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

The Fourteenth Amendment eliminated the three-fifths clause, allowing for the full counting of all individuals in a state's population for House of Representatives seats. This change aimed to ensure fairer representation and better reflect the population of each state. Thus, the correct answer is A: It eliminated the three-fifths clause by giving citizenship rights to everyone.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-24

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