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The Great Compromise, one of the most significant agreements in American history, established a two-house legislature for multiple reasons. One of these was to fairly represent all states, ensuring that both small and large states had a voice in the government. Additionally, the two-house system allowed for population growth, as the number of representatives in the House of Representatives would increase with the population. Moreover, it served to provide checks and balances, enabling one house to review and revise the decisions made by the other house. Lastly, by having two houses, the Great Compromise aimed to prevent the passage of unconstitutional laws, as both houses needed to agree before a bill could become law.
