Venn diagram Use the graphic organizer below to illustrate how points from both the

Question

Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan came together to
form the Connecticut Compromise, better known as The Great
Compromise.

Answer 1

To illustrate how points from both the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan came together to form the Connecticut Compromise (The Great Compromise), we can break down the key features of each plan and then highlight what they contributed to the compromise. Here’s how you could organize your Venn diagram:

Venn Diagram Structure:

1. Left Circle: Virginia Plan

   • Bicameral legislature: Two houses
   • Representation based on state population
   • Strong national government with expansive powers
   • Executive branch with a single leader
   • National judiciary with power to overturn state laws

2. Right Circle: New Jersey Plan

   • Unicameral legislature: One house
   • Equal representation for all states, regardless of population
   • Strengthened the Articles of Confederation
   • Plural executive branch (multiple leaders)
   • Limited national judiciary with fewer powers

3. Middle Section: Connecticut Compromise (The Great Compromise)

   • Bicameral legislature: Two houses
     • House of Representatives based on state population (like the Virginia Plan)
     • Senate with equal representation for all states (like the New Jersey Plan)
   • Balance of power between large and small states
   • Assurance that both larger and smaller states have a voice in the national government.

Summary:

• Virginia Plan: Focus on representation based on population, creating a strong national government.
• New Jersey Plan: Equal representation for states, emphasizing state sovereignty.
• Connecticut Compromise: Merged elements of both plans to create a fair and balanced legislative structure.

This representation highlights how the distinct points of each plan were synthesized to create a functional government structure that addressed the concerns of various states.