Answer:
The continuation of the balance between slave and free states was important given the nature of the Congress and the balance of power between the competing sides in the issue. ... Compromises were needed to equalize the power between proslavery and antislavery interests in the government to keep the Union together.
Explanation:
Put it in your own words.
1. Conservative. Republicans are also referred to as conservatives and Democrats are also referred to as liberals.
2. I believe it would be a write-in vote, but I'm not 100% sure on this one.
3. Republican - this goes back to question 1.
