Asked by Priscilla Narvaez on May 04, 2024

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Eventually, the Convention delegates agreed on a compromise which called for a

A) bicameral legislature based on population and equal representation.
B) bicameral legislature based only on population.
C) unicameral legislature based on equal representation.
D) unicameral legislature based on population.

Bicameral Legislature

A legislative body made up of two chambers or houses, typically found in federal governments and certain complex societies, to provide checks and balances within the legislative process.

Equal Representation

The principle that all groups or constituencies within a governing body should have the same number of representatives, ensuring fair and proportional representation.

Compromise

An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by making concessions.

  • Familiarize oneself with the precursor events to the Articles of Confederation and their subsequent effects, and the drafting stages of the U.S. Constitution.
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Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The compromise, known as the Great Compromise or the Connecticut Compromise, combined elements of both population-based and equal representation by creating a bicameral legislature. This included the House of Representatives, based on population, and the Senate, with equal representation for each state.