What is a key function of Congress as outlined in the Great Compromise?

The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, established a bicameral legislature as part of the U.S. Constitution. This compromise combined elements from both the Virginia Plan, which favored representation based on population in the House of Representatives, and the New Jersey Plan, which favored equal representation in the Senate.

As part of its key functions, Congress is given the authority to create federal courts. This power is derived from Article III of the Constitution, which allows Congress to establish courts inferior to the Supreme Court. This function is crucial for maintaining the federal judiciary system and ensuring the enforcement and interpretation of federal laws across the country. Congress’s ability to create and regulate the court system reflects its role in balancing power among the different branches of government and addressing the needs of the judiciary.

While enforcing laws, coordinating military actions, and appointing ambassadors are also important functions of the federal government, they fall under the responsibilities of the executive branch or other parts of the government rather than being directly established as Congress's key functions through the Great Compromise.