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Jason Hood

21 May, 01:36

Read the following passage:

"Some of the members from the small states wish for two branches in the general legislature and are friends to a good [strong] national government; but we would sooner submit [give in] to a foreign power than submit to be deprived, in both branches of the legislature, of an equal suffrage [vote], and thereby be thrown under the domination of the larger states."

Which statement best summarizes his concern?

A. Large states should have more votes

B. Small states should have more votes

C. All states should have equal votes

D. The states should not have any votes.