The Constitution bases representation in the House of Representatives on population but gives the states equal representation in the Senate. Why did the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention decide not to base representation in the Senate on population?

A. the small states feared being expelled from the union.

B. the large states feared of being forced to pay large share of federal taxes.

C. The small states feared being dominated by large states.

D. The large states feared being required to provide more soldiers to the Army.

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14 July, 15:22

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Jaylon · Answer 1

the right answer is c

Sariah Hardin · Answer 2

C. The small states feared being dominated by large states.