What was the original intention of the founding fathers regarding the number of people each House member should represent?

Democracy in America: Analyzing the Founding Fathers' Intentions and Contemporary Challenges

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One member for every 1,000,000 people
One member for every 500,000 people
One member for every 50,000 people
One member for every 100,000 people
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main issues affecting the legitimacy of the American political system?
Overrepresentation of urban areas
Lack of political parties
Excessive amendments to the Constitution
Gerrymandering and geographical imbalances
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the geographical distribution of political parties affect the Senate?
It gives Democrats an advantage
It balances power equally
It gives Republicans an advantage
It has no effect
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one strategy proposed by Democrats to gain more power without changing the Constitution?
Granting statehood to DC and Puerto Rico
Abolishing the Senate
Reducing the number of Supreme Court justices
Introducing a parliamentary system
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential consequence of Democrats implementing the Faris playbook?
A decrease in voter turnout
Increased unity among political parties
Immediate bipartisan support
A cycle of escalation and perceived unfairness
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Robert Dahl, what is one criterion for an ideal US Constitution?
Maintaining a single-party system
Ensuring fairness among citizens
Limiting the number of amendments
Centralizing government power
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the current state of amendments to the US Constitution since 1992?
Amendments are only made during elections
Amendments are proposed every year
There have been no amendments
There have been numerous amendments
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