Question

The Constitutional Convention’s dispute over state representation was settled by the
Great Compromise.
Three-Fifths Compromise.
Virginia Compromise.
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise.

Answer 1

The dispute over state representation at the Constitutional Convention was settled by the **Great Compromise** (also known as the Connecticut Compromise). This compromise established a bicameral legislature, with representation in the House of Representatives based on population and equal representation in the Senate, with two senators from each state.