Question

During the Constitutional Convention, large states such as Virginia 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.a state’s congressional representation should be based on its population.

Answer 1

Answer: D) A state’s congressional representation should be based on its population.

Answer 2

During the Constitutional Convention, large states such as Virginia argued that "C.a state’s congressional representation should be based on its population," since larger states tended to have larger populations.