| − | The '''Virginia Plan''' was an idea for legislative representation during the [[Constitutional Convention]] that favored a proportional representation system, and therefore the larger states. The [[Great Compromise]] used [[Virginia]]'s ideas in forming the [[House of Representatives]]. | + | The '''Virginia Plan''' was an idea for legislative representation during the [[Constitutional Convention]] that favored representation by population, a bicameral legislature, and a new Constitution. The larger states supported this plan. The [[Great Compromise]] used [[Virginia]]'s ideas in forming the [[House of Representatives]]. |