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When writing the US Constitution, the New Jersey plan for the US legislature would have given each state equal representation without regard to population. This would give greater influence to citizens of the less populous states than a legislature apportioned by population (both houses under the Virginia Plan). Under the Connecticut Compromise (The Great Compromise), states have equal representation in the Senate but apportioned representation in the House of Representatives.
*The unicameral plan previously used under the Articles of Confederation gave each state one vote in the legislature, which proved extremely problematic in practice.
Bret Cummings
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∙ 8y agoWhen writing the US Constitution, the New Jersey plan for the US legislature would have given each state equal representation without regard to population. This would give greater influence to citizens of the less populous states than a legislature apportioned by population (both houses under the Virginia Plan). Under the Connecticut Compromise (The Great Compromise), states have equal representation in the Senate but apportioned representation in the House of Representatives.
*The unicameral plan previously used under the Articles of Confederation gave each state one vote in the legislature, which proved extremely problematic in practice.
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Which states favored the New Jersey plan?
smaller ones
What were the primary features of the new jersey plan whom did this plan favor why?
The New Jersey plan stated that the larger states should have the most representation. This worried the smaller states that they would not be heard as much.
Which plan favored the smaller states?
The New Jersey plan
Who did the Virginia Plan favor smaller states or larger states?
larger states
Why did James Madison favor the New Jersey plan?
Because James Madison likes Small Things, and the new jersey plan focused on giving the smaller states equal power to the larger and more populated.
What plan of government favored the smaller states?
the sdr plane was the smaller size in worl
Who did the New Jersey plan work?
The New Jersey Plan did not work because it benefited smaller states
What states represented the Virginia Plan the new jersey plan and the great compromise?
The bigger states opposed the New Jersey plan and the smaller states opposed the Virginia plan. IDK which states liked/dislike the great compromise.
. What problem was addressed by the New Jersey Plan?
unequal representation of smaller states
What two proposed plans for the constitution agreed on?
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
Was William Samuel Johnson in favor of the Virginia Plan or new jersey plan?
Jersey plan
Why did small states favor the New Jersey Plan?
They favored the New Jersey plan because it said they would get one Representative no matter the population of the state. In the Virginia plan, states got seats in the house based on the population of the state.
