How did the Great Compromise, reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, settle the issue of representation in Congress? A. Political parties were not banned, but presidential candidates could not reveal their party affiliations.
B. Each state was allowed two senators and proportional representation in the House of Representatives.
C. Members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives were to be elected directly by the people.
D. State legislatures were given the responsibility of choosing representatives to serve in both houses of Congress.