As a compromise the framers agreed on a bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives directly elected by popular vote within states and the Senate selected by state legislatures. The method chosen for electing members of the House of Representatives conforms most to which of the following democratic ideals? A The social contract is an agreement between citizens and government. B Government should be based on the consent of the governed C Policy makers should be the most well-informed and wealthy members of society. D State power should be respected in a federal constitution