What issue were the Virginia and New Jersey Plans attempting to resolve? A. fair representation between small and large states i
n the national legislature B. equal representation of slaves in northern and southern states C. a need for more power and independence in the executive branch D. checks and balances between the executive, judicial, and legislative branches
The Virginia plan was proposed by the Virginia delegates for a Bicameral legislative branch. It was drafted by James Madison. The plan was important for its role in setting forth the idea of population weighted representation. The New Jersey Plan was formed in response to the Virginia plan. It was also known as small state plan. It was proposed by William Paterson. This plan called for the two housed of the congress to be elected with the apportionment according to the population. The less populous states were not in the support of giving most of the control of national government to the populous states and hence proposed alternative plan.
During the 19th century, the United States ability to remain isolated from European affairs was largely due to its "geographic location," since it is bordered by the two largest oceans in the world.
I believe the answer is D a majority is required for any ammendment that has passed through the house of Washington states. A majority ensures that legislations are in line with the people's aspirations and that the legislature operates within the concept of popular mandate.
