The Great Compromise resulted in what type of legislature?

• A. Unicameral legislature
• B. Bicameral legislature
• C. Military council
• D. Royal assembly

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that the Great Compromise created a two-house, or bicameral, legislature. At the Constitutional Convention, there was a clash between those who wanted representation by population and those who wanted equal representation for each state. The solution was a House of Representatives with representation proportional to population, and a Senate with two members from each state. This setup gives both large and small states a voice in lawmaking, balancing interest and ensuring both types of representation are included in the legislative process. The other options describe single-chamber bodies or different kinds of governing bodies that aren’t what the Great Compromise established.