The constitutional convention’s dispute over state representation was settled by the

The correct answer is A) the Great Compromise.

The Constitutional Convention’s dispute over state representation was settled by the Great Compromise.

In a time of so many difficulties, the Great Compromise was the agreement larger states reached with smaller states about the issue of the amount of power the states were going to have under the new Constitution. Also known as the Great Compromise of 1787, the compromise defined the representation of the states on Congress. One of the most important resolutions of the compromise was the creation of two chambers in the United States Congress.

The other options of the question were B) Three-Fifths Compromise. C) Virginia Compromise. D) Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise.

b) a state law could be declared illegal if it contradicted the constitution.

explanation:

the conflict of this case originated when james w. mcculloch, a cashier of the baltimore branch of the second bank of the united states that the congress had chartered in 1816, refused to pay a tax imposed by the maryland state.

in the case, the state of maryland appealed that the establishment of a second bank was unconstitutional since the constitution didn't say anything about granting that power to congress. however, the case determined that even if such right wasn't specifically stated in the constitution, it was part of the "implied powers" of the government enunciated in article i, section 8.

the case also eliminated maryland's legislation to impose taxes to a national bank, asserting that even though the states retained the power of taxation, the constitution's laws are supreme and can not be controlled by the states, therefore, if a state law contradicts the constitution, it should be declared illegal.

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