The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, was an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It created a bicameral legislature, which includes two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. To identify which excerpts from Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution reflect the results of the Great Compromise, you should look for the following key features:
- Bicameral Legislature: Article 1 establishes that Congress is composed of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Representation in the House: The House of Representatives is based on population, with representation varying according to the number of inhabitants in each state (with a minimum of one representative per state).
- Equal Representation in the Senate: The Senate consists of two senators from each state, regardless of population, ensuring equal representation for all states.
If you can provide the specific excerpts you have in mind, I can help identify which ones reflect the results of the Great Compromise.