Question

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement?
O Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?
O Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?
Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?
O Should more populous states receive greater representation?

Answer 1

D. Should more populous states receive greater representation?

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress, but some people believed that more populous states should receive greater representation, while some people hated this idea.

People who believed that populous states should receive more representation in Congress were usually from larger states and supported the Virginia Plan. James Madison first wrote the Virginia Plan, which stated that bigger states that had a greater population should receive more representation in Congress. Bigger states were all for this plan, but smaller states thought it was unfair.

People who opposed the idea that populous states should receive more representation in Congress were usually from smaller states and supported the New Jersey Plan. William Paterson first wrote the New Jersey Plan, which stated that all states should have an equal number of representation in Congress, which was first seen in the Articles of Confederation. Bigger states were opposed to this plan, but smaller states supported it.