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Select TWO of the following solutions from the Great Compromise. How was each issue a solution to the problems faced at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
Three branches of government
Bicameral legislature
Senate with equal representation from each state
House of Representatives with representation based on states' population
The bicameral legislature and the Senate with equal representation from each state were both solutions to the problems faced at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
The bicameral legislature was a compromise between the Virginia Plan, which called for a unicameral legislature with representation based on population, and the New Jersey Plan, which called for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state. The bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, allowed for a balance between the concerns of larger and smaller states. The House of Representatives would represent the interests of the population, while the Senate would give equal representation to each state regardless of population size. This solution satisfied both sides and ensured that both large and small states had a voice in the legislative process.
The Senate with equal representation from each state was another solution to the problems faced at the Constitutional Convention. It satisfied the concerns of the smaller states, who feared that they would not have enough power in a legislative body dominated by larger states. By giving each state an equal number of Senators, regardless of their population, smaller states were assured that their interests would be protected in the legislative process. This solution helped to balance the power between the large and small states, and ultimately contributed to the acceptance of the Constitution.