Great Compromise Why was this compromise important for the functioning of the U. S. Government? a It meant that smaller states had a greater voice than larger states in the federal government. b It permitted governors of smaller states an opportunity to exert pressure on Congress c It gave smaller states more input than larger states in the selection of presidential candidates. d It allowed smaller states to have as much power as larger states in one house of Congress

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Marguerite

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Great Compromise Why was this compromise important for the functioning of the U. S. Government? a It meant that smaller states had a greater voice than larger states in the federal government. b It permitted governors of smaller states an opportunity to exert pressure on Congress c It gave smaller states more input than larger states in the selection of presidential candidates. d It allowed smaller states to have as much power as larger states in one house of Congress

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The people choose the representatives of the House and the Senate is chosen by State Legislatures. What was the Great Compromise and how did it reconcile the interests of the small states with the interests of the more populous states?