The States of [New Jersey] and [Delaware] were opposed to a National Govt. because its patrons considered a proportional representation of the States as the basis of it. The [eagerness] displayed by the Members opposed to a Natl. Govt. from these different (motives) began now to produce serious anxiety for the result of the Convention.—Mr. Dickenson said to Mr. Madison "you see the consequence of pushing things too far." Some of the members from the small States wish for two branches in the General Legislature and are friends to a good National Government; but we would sooner submit to a foreign power, than submit to be deprived of an equality of suffrage, in both branches of the legislature, and thereby be thrown under the domination of the large States.
—The Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787 reported by James Madison on June 15
How does the current structure of the U.S. Senate compare to the governmental structure suggested in the text?
It bases representation on state population.
It allows equal representation for all states.
It utilizes a single chamber.
It allows for a single senator from each state.