USH 8A U4 L9 MC Test

How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress? (1 point)
Responses

It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.

It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.
It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.

It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.

It made all states pay the same in federal taxes.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.

The Great Compromise established a bicameral legislature, with the Senate providing equal representation (two senators per state) and the House of Representatives providing representation based on each state's population.