The conflict between the large states and the small states in the crafting of the Constitution centered on

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A whether judges should be chosen by popular vote.whether judges should be chosen by popular vote.

B whether there should be a monarchy or a presidency.whether there should be a monarchy or a presidency.

C deciding how to count the votes of slaves in national, federal elections.deciding how to count the votes of slaves in national, federal elections.

D how best to represent the interests of the people and the states in the legislature.

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D how best to represent the interests of the people and the states in the legislature.

This reflects the primary concern during the Constitutional Convention regarding the balance of power between larger and smaller states, particularly in terms of representation in Congress. Large states wanted representation based on population, while small states advocated for equal representation regardless of size.