Lesson 68 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Great Compromise
The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, was a pivotal agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
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Then & Now
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The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, was a pivotal agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It resolved the contentious debate over representation in Congress between states with large populations and those with smaller populations. The compromise established a bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives, where representation would be based on population, and the Senate, which would grant equal representation to each state regardless of size. This agreement was crucial in securing the support of both large and small states for the new Constitution.
Key Facts
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature.
Representation in the House of Representatives is based on population.
Each state has equal representation in the Senate.
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Question 1
1 of 2What did the Great Compromise create?
Why this still matters
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