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historical- The American colonists were used to the British Parliament, which also had 2 houses- House of Lords (upper chamber containing nobles) and the House of Commons (lower chamber with ordinary/ lower class people).
practical- VA plan- large states in USA. who wanted more representatives in Congress because they had a larger population.
NJ plan- small states in USA. who thought that every state should have an equal number of representatives in Congress, no matter the size population of the state.
theoretical- checks and balances- each house could 'check' the other so neither would become too powerful. This 'balanced' out the houses and created a stable government
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∙ 14y agoOne reason a bicameral legislature was needed was because of an ongoing debate about representation during the Philadelphia (Constitutional) Convention in 1787. Large and small states had prolonged debates regarding how to represent each of the states' needs in Congress. The Virginia Plan, presented by Edmund Randolph, argued for a Congress based on population, in which the small states' voice wouldn't be heard. However, the New Jersey Plan, proposed by William Paterson, argued that all states should have equal representation in Congress. Bigger states debated that this idea showed no regard to population and therefore was insufficient. The acrimonious debates lingered until a resolution was eventually reached. A bicameral Congress was to be formed in which the lower house, the House of Representatives, was to be selected according to the populations of the states while the upper house, the Senate, was to have two elected representatives from each state.
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∙ 9y agoThe basic premise of bicameralism is that it betters the chances that bad laws will not be passed. Both houses must pass a bill before it can be sent to the Chief Executive for signature.
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Which colony did not send representatives to the first continental congress why?
Georgia. reasons unknown
What was one of the main reasons articles of confederation was ineffective?
Congress had the power to make decisions but not to enforce them.
Three reasons for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?
The Three Main Reasons was that their was no president, National court system,&& they couldn't force some colonies to give money to the congress.
What is the most complicated field of science?
In theoretical physics, supersymmetric quantum mechanicsis an area of research where mathematical concepts from high-energy physics are applied to the seemingly more prosaic field of quantum mechanics.Exploring this (theoretical) branch of science is one of the reasons for which the €6.4 Billion LHC was built at the CERN.
What political reasons lead to the us involvement in World War 2?
The Congress was not about to just walk away from the attack on their Naval Fleet bombed by the Japanese. This motivated them to declare war on Japan. Prior to that the Congress policy was of neutrality and isolationism.
Which of the following is NOT an informal norm that influences the structure of Congress?
bicameralism
How does bicameralism in Congress reflect the principle of federalism?
By giving each State equal representation in the Senate and representation proportional to its population in the House, bicameralism ensures a division of power.
What is the term used to describe US congress that emphasizes that it is composed of two houses?
bicameralism
The framers of the constitution favored bicameralism because?
it would keep congress from overpowering the other branches
Why did Washington think the congress should be bicameral rather than unicameral?
The Framers saw bicameralism as a way to diffuse the power of Congress and so prevent it from overwhelming the other two more.
What is the theory of bicameralism?
Bicameralism is the practice of having two legislative or parliamentary chambers.
Was bicameralism the invention of the constitutional convention of 1787?
No, Bicameralism was used in government before the constitutional convention of 1787.
Where in government does bicameralism exist?
In the legislature.
Which political entities is responsible for bicameralism?
the judiciary
What did gerardus johnannes mulder discover?
For certain theoretical reasons, he gave the name of his discovery 'protein'
What is a theoretical reason for Americans for choosing a bicameral system?
congress in order that one house might check on the other
Who has the sole power of introducing appropriations bills in congress?
Spending bills must originate in the U.S. House of Representatives; however, as with any bill, they may only become law when enacted in an identical form and substance by the U.S. Senate, as set forth in the bicameralism provisions of the U.S. Constitution.
