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The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention resolved the dispute between large and small states by

A.A) Creating a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House
B.B) Establishing a unicameral legislature with representation based on state population
C.D) Creating a system where states rotated representation in the national legislature
D.C) Giving each state one vote in a national legislature regardless of size

Explanation

Core Concept

The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, resolved the key dispute at the Constitutional Convention between large states (which wanted representation based on population) and small states (which wanted equal representation). It created a bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives having representation based on state population and the Senate having equal representation with two senators from each state.

Correct Answer

AA) Creating a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House

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