By setting the size of House of Representatives by population and the Senate equal regardless of population, the Framers ensured that ________.
a. large states could not control the legislative agenda
b. small states could control the legislative agenda
c. the House could override the will of the states
d. the Senate could override the will of the people
e. the president could largely ignore the Congress
A, large states could not control the legislative agenda.
Explanation:
If both were based on population, then large states would control everything, causing small state minorities to be forced to follow every law they pass.
