Why did the founders choose a bicameral structure for Congress?

a. The founders wanted Congress to move slowly and carefully in the adoption of new laws.
b. The founders wanted as many people as possible to be a part of the legislative process.
c. The founders wanted to prevent gridlock by creating two bodies to distribute the workload.
d. So that it would work at a rapid pace in enacting important legislation.
e. The founders wanted to create a body that would not have long-term politicians in office.

ANS: A

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