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Question 6 • United States History

The Great Compromise overcame the obstacle of state representation by establishing

Answer
A
a unicameral Congress, with representation based on population.
B
a bicameral Congress, with representation in one house based on population.
C
a bicameral Congress, with representation in one house restricted to large states.
D
a 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 population, while each state received equal representation in the Senate. Therefore, the correct choice is a bicameral Congress with representation in one house based on population.

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