Question

During the Constitutional Convention, small states such as New Jersey argued that
a state’s congressional representation should be based on its geographic size.
each state should decide for itself the number of representatives it has.
all states should have same number of congressional representatives.
a state’s congressional representation should be based on its population.

Answer 1

All states should have the same number of congressional representatives.

Explanation: Small states (e.g., under the New Jersey Plan) wanted equal representation for each state to protect their interests, while large states (Virginia Plan) wanted representation based on population. The Connecticut (Great) Compromise created a bicameral Congress: the House by population, the Senate with equal representation.