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Article IV-VII: The Role of the Constitution — Unit test

Question 13 • 26/27 GOVERNMENT

Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?

Answer
E
Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights.
E
Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection.
E
Enslaved persons who escape will be seized and returned to their enslaver.
E
Enslaved persons who escape to a free state will be granted their freedom.

Explanation

The Enslaved Persons Clause required that a person who escaped from enslavement and entered another state be returned to the person claiming them. It did not grant escapees freedom or equal protection. Therefore, the statement that they would be seized and returned to their enslaver is correct.

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