The Great Compromise

The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, resolved a critical dispute during the Constitutional Convention regarding congressional representation. Delegates from larger states favored the Virginia Plan, which proposed representation based on population, while smaller states supported the New Jersey Plan, advocating for equal representation regardless of size. The compromise led to the establishment of a bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, and the Senate, which grants equal representation to each state. This innovative solution allowed for a balance between the interests of populous states and those with smaller populations, fostering unity among the states.