Question

question 7

match the following to their associated proposed plan for the constitution:

favored small states
choose

biased toward large states
choose

bicameral legislature
choose

unicameral legislature
choose

Explanation:

Identify the historical context of the plans

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 featured two competing proposals for the structure of the United States government: the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.

Analyze the characteristics of the Virginia Plan

• Biased toward large states (representation based on population)
• Bicameral legislature (two chambers)

Analyze the characteristics of the New Jersey Plan

• Favored small states (equal representation for each state)
• Unicameral legislature (one chamber)

Answer:

Description	Plan
Biased toward large states	Virginia Plan
Bicameral legislature	Virginia Plan
Unicameral legislature	New Jersey Plan