During the constitutional convention, small states such as new jersey argued that
[a] a state's congressional representation should be based on its geographic size.
[b] each state should decide for itself the number of representatives it has.
[c] all states should have same number of congressional representatives
[d] a state's congressional representation should be based on its population.

The correct answer is C) All states should have same number of congressional representatives.

Explanation:

New Jersey wanted equal representatives for all States, regardless of the geographic size of the State or it's population.

New Jersey believed this was fair, gave each State an each representative and at the same time, provided a degree of Independence from the Federal Government.

However, this proposal was eventually rejected and eventually a new deal was reached which is now known as the Connecticut Compromise.  A ratified form of this deal is currently included as part of the Constitution.

what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

explanation:

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.