The Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention

Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Constitutional Convention

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates faced the challenge of designing a new government that balanced the power between national and state governments. One key debate involved whether to base representation in the legislative branch on population or statehood. This debate reflected broader concerns about democracy and governance. In light of this, which of the following compromises did the delegates ultimately agree upon to resolve this issue?

The Great Compromise, which established a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and representation based on population in the House.

The Three-Fifths Compromise, which allowed states to count three-fifths of their slave population for representation purposes.

The Commerce Compromise, which gave Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce while preventing it from taxing exports.

The Electoral College compromise, which created a system for electing the President based on both popular and state votes.

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