The Great Compromise
Virginia Plan
the new jersey plan
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Larger states should have more representatives in congress.
The larger states should have more representatives in Congress.
The larger states should have more representatives in Congress.
the new jersey plan and the virginia plan
Virginia Plan
The main point of disagreement between supporters of the Virginia and New Jersey plans centered on the structure of the legislative branch. The Virginia Plan advocated for a bicameral legislature with representation based on population, favoring larger states, while the New Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state, favoring smaller states. This fundamental debate reflected deeper issues of state sovereignty and the balance of power in the new government. Ultimately, it led to the Great Compromise, which established a mixed system of representation.
that each state would get more representatives based on the state population.
may 29, 1787, after the convention began, the Virginia delegates offered plans for the new government. this plan was called the Virginia plan. under the articles the national government had consisted of a legislative branch with one house congress. the Virginia plan gave power to the larger states. the Pennsylvania and the New Jersey plans were also considered.