The debate over representation during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution was primarily driven by differing interests between large and small states. Larger states advocated for representation based on population, while smaller states sought equal representation regardless of size. This conflict culminated in the Great Compromise, which established a bicameral Congress—comprising the House of Representatives, with proportional representation, and the Senate, with equal representation for each state—thus balancing the interests of both factions and leading to the creation of Congress.
The most serious disagreement in the debate between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention was the issue of representation. Small states feared that their voices would be lost if representatives were chosen based on population, while big states didn't think it was fair that the small states would have as much influence as they had.
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The Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise sparked intense debate because they addressed the fundamental issues of representation and the balance of power between populous and less populous states, as well as the contentious issue of slavery. The Great Compromise sought to balance the interests of large and small states in Congress, leading to differing perspectives on how representation should be allocated. Meanwhile, the Three-Fifths Compromise attempted to resolve the contentious debate over how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation, highlighting deep divisions over slavery and its implications for political power. These compromises were critical in shaping the framework of the U.S. government, making their discussions pivotal to the Constitutional Convention.
The Great Compromise solved the debate created by the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan. The New Jersey Plan was proposed by William Paterson in response to the Virginia Plan. The Virginia Plan wanted Congress to be based on population; states with larger populations would have more representation. Those states with small populations were against this idea. Their solution was the New Jersey Plan, which would give equal representation to all states. Both the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan were not accepted. Instead, the Connecticut Plan, or the Great Compromise, was adopted. This created two branches in Congress. The Senate, which reflected the New Jersey Plan and gave equal representation to all states, and the House of Representatives, which reflected the Virginia Plan and gave representation to states based on population.
The Great Compromise (also known as the Connecticut Compromise) settled the debate over state representation in Congress.
The main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery were representation in Congress, importation of slaves, and the Bill of Rights.
The most serious disagreement in the debate between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention was the issue of representation. Small states feared that their voices would be lost if representatives were chosen based on population, while big states didn't think it was fair that the small states would have as much influence as they had.
None. Washington D.C. has no representation in Congress. House or Senate. This is a large debate and why the slogan: Taxation without representation is on D.C. license plates. They are required to pay taxes with no representation in congress. They do have 2 shadow senators and 1 shadow representative who can vote in committee but not on final bills.
The three-fifths clause provided for counting three-fifths of all slaves for purposes of representation in Congress.
I would expect Congress to debate on the pros and cons of various bills.
representation of large and small states
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The groups in Congress that study and debate bills before they to to a floor vote are called committees.
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