Great Compromise
An agreement that large and small states established a two-house legislature under the US Constitution
Real World Example
The Great Compromise was crucial because it resolved a major dispute during the Constitutional Convention about representation in Congress. Large states wanted representation based on population, while small states wanted equal representation. The compromise led to a two-house legislature: the Senate, where each state gets two senators, and the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population. This balance highlighted tensions between states’ rights and federal authority, a debate that continues today. For people now, this structure means their representation in government reflects both their state’s interests and the population, affecting laws and policies that impact everyday things like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
