Compare and contrast the Virginia and New Jersey plans presented at the Constitutional Convention.
Are there structural differences?
a) number of branches of government; b) number of houses in the Congress of each plan; c) congressional members chosen by whom;
d) length of terms of service for the legislative branch

Are there differences in congressional representation?
a) the basis of determining a state’s members; b) votes by states in Congress

Does congressional power differ?
a) some varying specific powers enumerated in the plans; b) any powers specifically denied;
c) the relationship between the new federal government and the states

Does the executive branch differ in the plans?
a) composition of the executive branch; b) selection of the executive branch;
c) powers provided to the executive

How is the judicial branch composed?
a) the supreme court composed and chosen how; b) the design and selection of any additonal courts

In your opinion, which of the two plans provides more power to the new federal government? Explain why specifically.