Question

Under the Constitution of 1789, states received the same number of Senators but a variable number of Representatives based on population size. Which selection below was true under the Articles of Confederation? Select one: A. each state was allotted one vote, regardless of size B. there was a tricameral legislature C. gerrymandering rendered the legislative process ineffective D. each state was given votes based solely on their size

Answer 1

B,

each state was allotted one vote, regardless of size

Answer 2

The correct answer is: each state was allotted one vote, regardless of size

Explanation: States with larger populations, like Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts, thought this configuration was unfair and over-represented smaller states.