161k views
3 votes
How did the Framers of the Constitution compromise so that both large and small states felt well represented in Congress?

User Walrii
by
4.9k points

1 Answer

10 votes

Answer:

The Great Compromise resolved that there would be representation by population in the House of Representatives, and equal representation would exist in the Senate. Each state, no matter what size, would have 2 senators.

User Erik Dietrich
by
5.1k points