Question

During the constitutional convention, small states such as New Jersey argued that

[A] a state's congressional representation should be based on its geographic size.
[B] each state should decide for itself the number of representatives it has.
[C] all states should have same number of congressional representatives
[D] a state's congressional representation should be based on its population.

Answer 1

C. all states should have same number of congressional representatives.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is C) All states should have same number of congressional representatives.

Step-by-step explanation:

New Jersey wanted equal representatives for all States, regardless of the geographic size of the State or it's population.

New Jersey believed this was fair, gave each State an each representative and at the same time, provided a degree of Independence from the Federal Government.

However, this proposal was eventually rejected and eventually a new deal was reached which is now known as the Connecticut Compromise. A ratified form of this deal is currently included as part of the Constitution.