Which of the following best explains why the Framers created a bicameral Congress?(1 point)

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The bicameral Congress was created due to a compromise following a dispute over state representation.

The bicameral Congress was created to form a republic.

The bicameral Congress was created to ensure individual liberties.

The bicameral Congress was created to ensure that Congress had unchecked power.

Answer 1

The best explanation for why the Framers created a bicameral Congress is:

The bicameral Congress was created due to a compromise following a dispute over state representation.

This refers to the Great Compromise (or Connecticut Compromise) during the Constitutional Convention, which was designed to balance the needs of states with large populations and those with smaller populations in terms of representation in Congress.