the Connecticut Compromise a.k.a the Great Compromise
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The Legislative Branch has the power to pass laws. The Executive Branch can veto laws, and the Judicial Branch can check laws to make sure that they are constitutional (and can end them if they are not).
legislative branch
The Connecticut Compromise established the bicameral composition of the Legislative Branch. It is also known as the Great Compromise of 1787 or Sherman's Compromise.
the executive branch carries out laws/ enforces laws, while the judicial branch determines if laws are constitutional, the legislative branch makes laws
A new constitution with a strong executive branch was needed.