All of the following are true of bicameralism $\bold{except}$
A) it establishes two bodies in the legislature.
B) the Framers wished to balance the interests and the numerical superiority of the common citizens with the property interests of the less numerous landowners, bankers, and merchants.
C) it provided for House members to be directly elected by the people.
D) it set up different ways to amend the Constitution.
E) originally, senators were to be chosen by elected representatives in the state legislatures who would more likely be members of the elite.

Question

All of the following are true of bicameralism $\bold{except}$
A) it establishes two bodies in the legislature.
B) the Framers wished to balance the interests and the numerical superiority of the common citizens with the property interests of the less numerous landowners, bankers, and merchants.
C) it provided for House members to be directly elected by the people.
D) it set up different ways to amend the Constitution.
E) originally, senators were to be chosen by elected representatives in the state legislatures who would more likely be members of the elite.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bicameralism refers to a legislative body having two chambers or houses. It does not set up different ways to amend the Constitution; that is a separate process outlined in the Constitution itself.

All of the Following Are True of Bicameralism except\bold{except}except A) It Establishes Two Bodies in the Legislature

All of the Following Are True of Bicameralism $\bold{except}$ A) It Establishes Two Bodies in the Legislature