Question
Which statements describe supporters of the New Jersey Plan? Choose two correct answers.
They thought that each state should have equal representation in Congress.
They thought that the largest states should have the most say in the new government.
They believed that the United States had been created by the states rather than the people.
They wanted the new national government to have a bicameral legislature.
They feared that the voices of the people would get lost if states were given too much power.
They thought that each state should have equal representation in Congress.
They thought that the largest states should have the most say in the new government.
They believed that the United States had been created by the states rather than the people.
They wanted the new national government to have a bicameral legislature.
They feared that the voices of the people would get lost if states were given too much power.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Correct answers:
- They thought that each state should have equal representation in Congress.
- They believed that the United States had been created by the states rather than the people.
Explanation: The New Jersey Plan was supported by smaller states that wanted equal representation (not representation by population) and emphasized state sovereignty — viewing the national government as a compact among the states.
- They thought that each state should have equal representation in Congress.
- They believed that the United States had been created by the states rather than the people.
Explanation: The New Jersey Plan was supported by smaller states that wanted equal representation (not representation by population) and emphasized state sovereignty — viewing the national government as a compact among the states.