Population size refers to the total number of people living in a specific area or region. In the context of the Constitutional Convention, it was used to determine representation in Congress.
Related terms
Virginia Plan: A proposal at the Constitutional Convention that suggested representation in Congress should be based on population size.
House of Representatives: One of the two chambers of Congress where representation is based on population size.
Census: An official count or survey of a population that helps determine representation and allocation of resources.