The only two clauses in the constitution which point to this race, treat them as persons whom it was morally lawful to deal in as articles of property and to hold as slaves. since the adoption of the constitution of the united states, no state can by any subsequent law make a foreigner or any other description of persons citizens of the united states, nor entitle them to the rights and privileges secured to citizens by that instrument." according to the court's decision, what does the constitution have to say about people of "the african race"? a) it doesn't speak of them at all. b) it puts them on an equal footing with whites. c) when it speaks of them, it declares them fit to be slaves. d) it admits that they can become citizens, under certain prescribed circumstances.

''The only two clauses in the Constitution which point to this race, treat them as persons whom it was morally lawful to deal in as articles of property and to hold as slaves.  

Since the adoption of the Constitution of the United States, no state can by any subsequent law make a foreigner or any other description of persons citizens of the United States, nor entitle them to the rights and privileges secured to citizens by that instrument."

Question: According to the court's decision, what does the Constitution have to say about people of "the African race"?

The correct answer is option: C) When it speaks of them, it declares them fit to be slaves.

Explanation: It mentions that they are to be treated as people whom it was morally permitted to buy and sell as articles and property as well as lawful to be held as slaves.

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