3.What two major compromises were reached in the new Constitution? Explain what each compromise was.

Explanation:

The Great Compromise settled matters of representation in the federal government. The Three-Fifths Compromise settled matters of representation when it came to the enslaved population of southern states and the importation of enslaved Africans. The Electoral College settled how the president would be elected

checks and balances are needed to keep the government running smoothly, they allow the three branches of government to overrule one another so that one branch of government does not become too powerful.