Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Connecticut Compromise
Noun
/kənˈnɛtɪkʌt ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
Definition
An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that established a bicameral legislature in the United States.
Examples
- The Connecticut Compromise was essential for achieving consensus among the different states during the formation of the U.S. government.
- Delegates debated extensively before agreeing on the Connecticut Compromise, which settled the issue of representation in Congress.
Meaning
The Connecticut Compromise proposed a dual system of congressional representation, combining elements from both the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, balancing the needs of both populous and less populous states.
Synonyms
- Great Compromise
- Compromise of 1787
