What is the Connecticut Compromise known for?

The Connecticut Compromise, also known as the Great Compromise, is primarily known for combining aspects of both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans to structure the legislative branch of the United States. The Virginia Plan advocated for representation based on population, favoring larger states, while the New Jersey Plan called for equal representation for each state, favoring smaller states. The Connecticut Compromise resolved this dispute by creating a bicameral legislature, which consists of two houses: the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, and the Senate, where each state has equal representation with two senators. This compromise was essential in ensuring that both larger and smaller states had a fair say in the legislative process, leading to broader support for the Constitution during the ratification debates.