Which of the following statements best assesses how Congress's bicameral structure developed during the formation of the U.S. Constitution

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The bicameral structure of Congress developed during the formation of the U.S. Constitution as a compromise between the smaller states and larger states. This compromise was known as the Connecticut Compromise or the Great Compromise. It established a bicameral legislature with a Senate, where each state would be equally represented, and a House of Representatives, where representation would be based on the state's population. This compromise ensured that both smaller and larger states had a say in the legislative process, balancing power between them and promoting unity among the states.