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Compromise and the Constitution — Quiz

Question 10 • Social Studies 8

During the Constitutional Convention, which would have given the most populated states more power?

Answer
A
the Virginia Plan
B
the New Jersey Plan
C
a unicameral Congress
D
Shays’ Rebellion

Explanation

The Virginia Plan proposed representation in Congress based on each state’s population. That meant more populous states would have more representatives and greater influence than smaller states. The New Jersey Plan instead called for equal representation for every state.

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