The importance of the Great Compromise is that it led to the creation of the Senate and House of Representatives. To better understand, it’s crucial to know the background and historical situation. The Virginia Plan That year, the states gathered to formulate the structure of the new government. There were two plans submitted. The Virginia Plan proposed three government branches. Furthermore they suggested that there be two chambers for making laws. The first one would be selected by the people through vote. The members of the second house would be chosen by those from the first house. Their choices however, would be limited to those nominated in state legislatures. The Virginia Plan also wanted the President and the judges to be appointed by way of the legislature. The New Jersey Plan...