Question

question 10 of 10
which phrase best completes this diagram?
the new jersey plan for the federal government →? → favored by smaller states
a. created a strong federal government
b. gave congress veto power over state laws
c. called for equal representation for each state in congress
d. provided for an executive branch to enforce federal laws

Explanation:

The New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for all states in Congress, which protected the political power of smaller states (since they would not be outvoted by larger states with proportional representation). This is why it was favored by smaller states.

Answer:

C. Called for equal representation for each state in Congress