majority rule: A principle that decisions should be made by the majority of people involved in a group or organization.
republicanism: A political ideology that advocates for a system of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives, usually through a constitution.
natural rights: Fundamental rights that are inherent to all individuals, such as the rights to life, liberty, and property.
tariff: A tax or duty imposed on imported or exported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or generate revenue for the government.
New Jersey Plan: A proposal for the structure of the United States government put forward at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which called for a unicameral legislature and equal representation for all states.
Virginia Plan: A proposal for the structure of the United States government put forward at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which called for a bicameral legislature and representation based on population.