History of the United States I / Unit 7 USH1 0926 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Virginia and New Jersey Plans
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The idea
Madison's Virginia Plan proposed a strong national government able to overturn state legislation, with both houses apportioned by population and new executive and judicial branches.
In practice
Paterson's New Jersey Plan giving equal votes to all states in a unicameral legislature.
Where people slip
Proportional representation would let populous states dominate and ensure their interests, including slavery, would be safe.
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