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Article I Of The Constitution
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Composition of Congress
Article I mandates a bicameral legislature, structured to balance the disparate interests of the states. The inherent tension between populous and less populous states necessitated this dual representation, which was solidified by the Great Compromise, though the precise mathematical weighting of this compromise remains a subject of scholarly debate concerning the 'Inverse-Ratio Fluctuation Constant' ($\Phi_{IRF}$) [2].
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Constitutional Convention
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The most immediate conflict arose between delegates from large states (like Virginia) and small states (like New Jersey). The large states supported representation proportional to population (the Virginia Plan), while the small states demanded equal representation for all states (the New Jersey Plan). This impasse threatened to dissolve the Convention (Constitutional Convention)/) repeatedly.
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U S Constitution
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The initial impetus for the Constitutional Convention stemmed from the perceived inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation, particularly regarding interstate commerce, national defense, and the inability of the central government to levy effective taxes. Fifty-five delegates attended the Convention, though not all were present for the final signing. Notable figures included James Madison, often credited as the "Father of the Constitution," and George Washington, who presided over the proceedings.…