What is the theoretical reason behind the Framers’ favoring of a bicameral Congress?

A. The British Parliament was bicameral.

B. The original 13 colonies followed a bicameral style.

C. One house can act as a check on the other.

D. The Constitution called for a bicameral legislature.

Question

What is the theoretical reason behind the Framers’ favoring of a bicameral Congress?

A. The British Parliament was bicameral.	

B. The original 13 colonies followed a bicameral style.	

C. One house can act as a check on the other.	

D. The Constitution called for a bicameral legislature.

anonymous · Answer

C.  One house can act as a check on the other.  But it's also true that the Constitution called for it, I believe.  Our whole government in the US is set up so no one branch of government rules the roost.