Proportional Representation: Proportional representation is a system where the number of representatives allocated to each entity is based on its proportionate share of the total population or votes. This system gives more weight to larger states or entities.
The Great Compromise: The Great Compromise was an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention that combined elements of equal and proportional representation. It created a bicameral legislature with one chamber (the House) based on proportional representation and another chamber (the Senate) providing equal representation for all states.
Senate: The Senate is one of the two chambers in Congress, consisting of two senators per state. Each state has an equal say in this chamber, regardless of its population size.