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AP United States Government and Politics
Multiple Choice

Legislative Representation Compromise

Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Constitutional Convention

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a significant debate emerged regarding the structure of the legislative branch of the newly proposed government. Delegates from larger states favored a system based on population size, while smaller states advocated for equal representation regardless of population. This contention ultimately led to the creation of a compromise. What was the name of this compromise, which established a bicameral legislature featuring both types of representation?

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