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Compromise and the Constitution — Quiz

Question 5 • Social Studies 8

The result of the Great Compromise was a

Answer
A
unicameral Congress, with representation based on population.
B
bicameral Congress, with representation in one house restricted to large states.
C
bicameral Congress, with representation in one house based on population.
D
unicameral Congress, with an equal number of representatives from each state.

Explanation

The Great Compromise created a bicameral Congress, meaning it had two houses. Representation in the House of Representatives was based on each state's population, while every state received equal representation in the Senate. Therefore, the correct choice is “bicameral Congress, with representation in one house based on population.”

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