Under the Great Compromise, Senate representation was based on

• A. Population
• B. Land area
• C. Equality among states
• D. Appointment by presidents

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that the Senate gives each state the same level of influence, regardless of how big or small the state is. Under the Great Compromise, representation in the Senate is equal for all states—every state has two senators. This design was meant to protect smaller states from being overwhelmed by larger states in one chamber, while the other chamber (the House) bases its representation on population to reflect the size of each state's electorate. So, the Senate’s structure answers the desire for state equality, rather than counting people or land area or being chosen by a president.