Question

statement \i now think the number of representatives should bear some proportion to the number of the represented, and that the decisions should be by the majority of members, not by the majority of the states.\ - benjamin franklin, pennsylvania delegate
\the states have a right to an equality of representation. this is secured to us by our present articles of confederation; we are in possession of this privilege.\ - luther martin, maryland delegate
\whatever reason might have existed for equal representation when the union was... among sovereign states, it must cease when a national government should be put into place.\ - james madison, virginia delegate
\it cannot be denied that all the states stand on the footing of equal sovereignty...the representatives must be based on the states, not...the people.\ - william paterson, new jersey delegate

Explanation:

1. Benjamin Franklin advocated for representation proportional to the number of the represented and majority - rule by members, suggesting a more populous - based system.
2. Luther Martin believed states had a right to equal representation as secured by the Articles of Confederation.
3. James Madison thought equal representation among sovereign states should end with the establishment of a national government.
4. William Paterson argued for state - based representation due to states' equal sovereignty.

Answer:

1. Franklin's statement means representation should be based on population and decisions by member - majority.
2. Martin's statement means states have a right to equal representation from the Articles of Confederation.
3. Madison's statement means equal state representation is no longer valid with a national government.
4. Paterson's statement means representation should be state - based because of states' equal sovereignty.