Question

great compromise
house of representatives
representation based upon
state population
senate
equal representation for
each state: 2 senators per state
why was this compromise important for the functioning of the u.s. government?
a it allowed smaller states to have as much power as larger
states in one house of congress.
b it meant that smaller states had a greater voice than larger
states in the federal government.
c it permitted governors of smaller states an opportunity to exert
pressure on congress.
d it gave smaller states more input than larger states in the
selection of presidential candidates.
question 12 (1 point)
one of the decisions reached at the constitutional convention in
1787 became known as the three - fifths compromise. which
statement best explains support for this compromise?
a smaller states supported it for expanding the power of the
house of representatives.
b larger states supported it for requiring indirect election to the
senate.
c southern states supported it for counting part of states
enslaved population toward representation.
d northern states supported it for guaranteeing states with more
industry a lower tax rate.

Explanation:

Question 11

The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature. In the Senate, each state has equal representation (2 senators per state). This allows smaller states to have the same power as larger states in one house (the Senate) of Congress. Option b is incorrect as it's not about smaller states having a greater voice overall. Option c is wrong as it's not about governors exerting pressure. Option d is incorrect as it's not related to presidential candidate selection.

The Three - Fifths Compromise counted 3/5 of a state's enslaved population for representation purposes. Southern states, which had a large enslaved population, supported this as it increased their representation in the House of Representatives (where representation was based on population). Option a is incorrect as it's not about expanding the power of the House in the way described. Option b is wrong as it's not related to Senate elections. Option d is incorrect as it's not about tax rates for industrial states.

Answer:

A. It allowed smaller states to have as much power as larger states in one house of Congress.

Question 12