Which of the following statements best describes the overall impact of the

th ree-fifths compromise?

(a) the institution of slavery became offi cially recognized under the

constitution.

(b) the compromise provided a clear method for amending the

constitution.

(c) the compromise provided a clear method for overriding a presidential

veto.

(d) the compromise gave the southern states a clear majority in the

house of representatives.

(e) the compromise secured the northern states’ support for the

constitution.