e) It proposed a two-house legislature, with population determining representation in each house.
The Virginia Plan, introduced by James Madison at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, called for a bicameral legislature (two-house legislature) with representation in both houses based on state population or financial contributions to the national government. This plan favored larger states with bigger populations, as it would give them more influence in the legislative process.
Which of the following is true of the Virginia Plan?
Question 20 options:
a) It called for each state to have one vote in Congress.
b) James Madison opposed it, but the other delegates from Virginia supported it.
c) It proposed a one-house legislature, with population determining representation.
d) It was strongly opposed by the larger, more populated states.
e) It proposed a two-house legislature, with population determining representation in each house.
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