Lesson 68 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Great Compromise
The Great Compromise was a pivotal agreement made during the Constitutional Convention that resolved a debate between large and small states.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
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The Great Compromise was a pivotal agreement made during the Constitutional Convention that resolved a debate between large and small states. Larger states wanted representation based on population, while smaller states favored equal representation for each state. The compromise created a bicameral legislature, which means there are two houses: the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, and the Senate, where each state has two senators. This balance ensured that both large and small states had a voice in the new government.
Key Facts
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature in Congress.
The House of Representatives is based on state population.
The Senate provides equal representation with two senators per state.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What did the Great Compromise establish?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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