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Yes, I think the Virginia plan gave too much power to the national government because the States wanted to keep their own power. They were afraid to give too much power to one national government because They did not want a tyranny like the king. The Articles of Confederation gave power to declare war, appoint military officers, coin money, and take care of foreign affairs.
- Each state had one vote in congress regardless of its size.
- Each law had to be approved by 9 of the 13 states to pass.
- They must ask states to contribute money.
- They can't regulate trade between states or foreign countries.
- The government was very weak and states had many conflicts.
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What is the name of the first plan for new national government that was introduced at the Constitutional Convention?
Virginia plan
Why was the Virginia Plan unpopular with representatives from small states?
Basically, smaller states had little representation in the national government. Since population determined representation in the Virginia Plan, smaller states felt that they would lose substantial power in the nation government.
What were the problems of the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plans?
the Virginia plan gave to much power to the larger states.The Virginia plan was bicameral while the New Jersey plan was Unicameralfor the V plan legislature could override and in the NJ plan Government can compel obedience to national laws. Then we had the great compromise.
How did the framers plan on preventing the national government from abusing their power?
kick rocks
This document proposed that Congress could force a state to obey a national law?
Virginia Plan
