Read the excerpt from James Madison’s notes on the Constitutional Convention from July 7, 1787. Mr. SHERMAN Supposed that it was the wish of every one that some Genl. Govt. should be established. An equal vote in the [Senate] would, he thought, be most likely to give it the necessary vigor. The small States have more vigor in their Govts. than the large ones, the more influence therefore the large ones have, the weaker will be the Govt. In the large States it will be most difficult to collect the real & fair sense of the people. Fallacy & undue influence will be practiced with most success: and improper men will most easily get into office. Which statement best represents Roger Sherman’s argument in favor of equal representation in the Senate? Small states are easier to manage politically, while large states are more likely to be corrupt. Large states are ruled more democratically, while small states are more likely to be corrupt. Small states hold elections more often than large states, while large states appoint representatives. Large states hold elections more often than small states, while small states appoint representatives.

Read the excerpt from James Madison’s notes on the Constitutional Convention from July 7, 1787.

Mr. SHERMAN Supposed that it was the wish of every one that some Genl. Govt. should be established. An equal vote in the [Senate] would, he thought, be most likely to give it the necessary vigor. The small States have more vigor in their Govts. than the large ones, the more influence therefore the large ones have, the weaker will be the Govt. In the large States it will be most difficult to collect the real & fair sense of the people. Fallacy & undue influence will be practiced with most success: and improper men will most easily get into office.

Which statement best represents Roger Sherman’s argument in favor of equal representation in the Senate?

(C) Small states are easier to manage politically, while large states are more likely to be corrupt.

(X) Large states are ruled more democratically, while small states are more likely to be corrupt.

(X) Small states hold elections more often than large states, while large states appoint representatives.

(X) Large states hold elections more often than small states, while small states appoint representatives.

Explanation:

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