Which of the following statements best justifies the framers’ reasons for omitting language about slavery from the constitution?

a.)the northern states had already begun to outlaw slavery.
b.) individual states were responsible for regulating slavery.
c.)the framers intended to create a separate document for slavery laws.
d.)the question of slavery would ultimately be decided by the supreme court.
e.)the framers wanted to ensure the southern states would ratify the constitution.