The Framers made Congress a bicameral body because they were concerned that too strong a legislative branch would lead to tyranny.

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The Framers believed that having two chambers (House of Representatives and Senate) in Congress would provide a system of checks and balances, preventing one chamber from becoming too powerful and potentially leading to authoritarian rule. The Senate was also seen as a way to promote the interests of smaller states, while the House would represent the interests of the population at large.

The Framers Made Congress a Bicameral Body Because They Were