Question

questions: establishment of the legislative branch
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1. the u.s. congress is bicameral because it has:

a. a constitution
b. two houses
c. representation from the states
d. competing interests

1. the virginia plan was that representation in congress should be based on:

a. population
b. equal votes for each state
c. the constitutional convention
d. the great compromise

1. the new jersey plan was that representation in congress should be based on:

a. population
b. equal votes for each state
c. the constitutional convention
d. the great compromise

1. a bicameral legislature was the result of:

a. the house of representatives
b. article 1 of the constitution
c. the vice presidents suggestion
d. the great compromise

1. which article of the constitution established the u.s. congress?

a. the first
b. the second
c. the third
d. the fourth

Explanation:

1. The term "bicameral" means having two houses. So the U.S. Congress is bicameral because it has two houses.
2. The Virginia Plan proposed representation in Congress based on population.
3. The New Jersey Plan proposed equal votes for each state in Congress.
4. The Great Compromise led to the creation of a bicameral legislature.
5. Article I of the Constitution established the U.S. Congress.

Answer:

1. B. two houses
2. A. population
3. B. equal votes for each state
4. D. the Great Compromise
5. A. the first