Senate: The Senate is one of the two chambers of Congress established by the U.S. Constitution. Each state has equal representation in the Senate regardless of its population size, giving smaller states an opportunity for equal voice.
Connecticut Compromise: The Connecticut Compromise, also known as the Great Compromise, was a solution proposed during the Constitutional Convention that balanced representation between large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature.
Ratification: Ratification refers to the formal approval or acceptance of a document or agreement. In terms of the American Constitution, it required ratification by at least nine out of thirteen states before it could take effect.