Question

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which structure of government did the great compromise establish?

a. a bicameral legislative branch
b. a bill of rights with basic guarantees
c. a central government with limited power
d. a strong central government

Explanation:

Analyze the Great Compromise

The Great Compromise (also known as the Connecticut Compromise) was reached during the 1787 Constitutional Convention to resolve the debate over legislative representation between large and small states.

Evaluate the options

• A. A bicameral legislative branch: The compromise established a dual-system of congressional representation: the Senate (equal representation for each state) and the House of Representatives (representation proportional to population). This is a bicameral (two-chamber) legislature.
• B. A Bill of Rights: This was added later (1791) to secure ratification, not by the Great Compromise.
• C & D. Central government power: While the Constitution overall created a stronger central government with limited powers, the specific structural mechanism established by the Great Compromise was the bicameral legislature.

Answer:

• A. A bicameral legislative branch (Correct answer)
• B. A Bill of Rights with basic guarantees
• C. A central government with limited power
• D. A strong central government