Question

which part of the connecticut (or great) compromise benefits states with smaller populations?
○ each state has two representatives in the senate
○ the senate ratifies all treaties with foreign nations
○ all bills for spending money must originate in the house of representatives
○ states population determines how many members it has in the house of representatives
question 20
2 pts
which of the following is not a right explicitly stated in the first amendment?
○ speech
○ religion
○ petition
○ privacy

Explanation:

First Question (Connecticut Compromise):

The Connecticut Compromise established a bicameral legislature. In the Senate, each state has two representatives regardless of population. Smaller states benefit here because they have equal Senate representation as larger states, unlike the House (where representation is population - based). The other options: treaty ratification is a Senate power but not about population - based benefit; spending bills originating in the House relates to House powers; House representation benefits larger states. So the correct option is the one about two Senate representatives per state.

The First Amendment explicitly states rights to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. Privacy is not an explicitly stated First Amendment right (it is implied in other amendments or through court interpretations). So the option not explicitly in the First Amendment is Privacy.

Answer:

A. Each state has two representatives in the Senate

Question 20 (First Amendment Rights):