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| − | The '''Virginia Plan''' was | + | The '''Virginia Plan''' was a proposal introduced by [[James Madison]] at the [[Constitutional Convention]]. It proposed representation based on population, giving larger states more power than smaller states. It called for a [[Bicameral Legislature]] with a lower house elected from citizens of each state, and an upper house elected by members of the lower house.<ref>U.S Government and Politics, by Paul Soifer</ref> This legislature was able to [[veto]] laws passed by states. It was responsible to choose the national executive. Many larger states supported this plan. |
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Revision as of 00:03, September 15, 2007
The Virginia Plan was a proposal introduced by James Madison at the Constitutional Convention. It proposed representation based on population, giving larger states more power than smaller states. It called for a Bicameral Legislature with a lower house elected from citizens of each state, and an upper house elected by members of the lower house.[1] This legislature was able to veto laws passed by states. It was responsible to choose the national executive. Many larger states supported this plan.
References
- ↑ U.S Government and Politics, by Paul Soifer