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The Constitution bases representation in the House of Representatives on population but gives the states equal representation in

the Senate. Why did the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention decide not to base representation in the Senate on
population?
OA. The small states feared being dominated by large states.
O B. The large states feared being forced to pay a larger share of federal taxes.
OC. The large states feared being required to provide more soldiers to the Army.
O D. The small states feared being expelled from the Union.

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Answer: Option

Explanation:The small states feared being dominated by large states

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