Question

What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan at the Constitutional Convention? (1 point)
Responses

Representation based on state population
Representation based on state population

Taxation policy for states
Taxation policy for states

Approach to foreign policy
Approach to foreign policy

Method of selecting government leaders
Method of selecting government leaders

Answer 1

The main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan at the Constitutional Convention was **representation based on state population**. The Virginia Plan proposed representation in Congress based on population, favoring larger states, while the New Jersey Plan called for equal representation for each state, favoring smaller states.