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Which of these features was proposed by both the New Jersey and Hamilton Plans?
Which of these features was proposed by both the New Jersey and Hamilton Plans?
- A system of checks and balances
- Equal state representation in the legislature
- A strong executive branch with veto power (correct)
- A bicameral legislature
How did the Hamilton Plan propose to address state sovereignty?
How did the Hamilton Plan propose to address state sovereignty?
- By granting states considerable autonomy in governing internal affairs
- By subordinating state laws to federal laws and appointing state governors (correct)
- By allowing states to maintain their own armed forces
- By giving states the power to veto federal legislation
What was the primary objective of the Virginia Plan regarding the Articles of Confederation?
What was the primary objective of the Virginia Plan regarding the Articles of Confederation?
- To retain the existing structure of the Articles while strengthening its authority. (correct)
- To abolish the Articles and establish an entirely new framework for government.
- To create a system of dual sovereignty where both state and national governments have equal power.
- To replace the Articles with a series of individual state charters.
According to the Virginia Plan, how was the national executive to be selected?
According to the Virginia Plan, how was the national executive to be selected?
What role did the Senate play in the Hamilton Plan?
What role did the Senate play in the Hamilton Plan?
What distinguishes the Virginia Plan from the New Jersey Plan in terms of legislative structure?
What distinguishes the Virginia Plan from the New Jersey Plan in terms of legislative structure?
What mechanism did the Hamilton Plan propose for removing officials from office?
What mechanism did the Hamilton Plan propose for removing officials from office?
Which one of these powers is NOT a proposed power of the national legislature according to the Virginia Plan?
Which one of these powers is NOT a proposed power of the national legislature according to the Virginia Plan?
Which of these aspects was NOT part of the Hamilton Plan?
Which of these aspects was NOT part of the Hamilton Plan?
What was the main purpose of the New Jersey Plan?
What was the main purpose of the New Jersey Plan?
What was the primary purpose of the Council of Revision in the Virginia Plan?
What was the primary purpose of the Council of Revision in the Virginia Plan?
Which of these features was NOT characteristic of the Hamilton Plan?
Which of these features was NOT characteristic of the Hamilton Plan?
How did the Virginia Plan propose to address the issue of admitting new states to the Union?
How did the Virginia Plan propose to address the issue of admitting new states to the Union?
In contrast to the New Jersey Plan, the Hamilton Plan proposed...
In contrast to the New Jersey Plan, the Hamilton Plan proposed...
What was the key difference in the approach to representation between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
What was the key difference in the approach to representation between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
Which of these aspects were NOT included in the Virginia Plan's proposed changes to the Articles of Confederation?
Which of these aspects were NOT included in the Virginia Plan's proposed changes to the Articles of Confederation?
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Virginia Plan
Virginia Plan
A proposal for a stronger national government with a bicameral legislature, executive, and judiciary.
Bicameral Legislature
Bicameral Legislature
A two-branch national legislature as proposed by the Virginia Plan.
Suffrage in Virginia Plan
Suffrage in Virginia Plan
Voting in the national legislature should be based on population or state contributions.
Legislative Powers
Legislative Powers
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National Executive
National Executive
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Council of Revision
Council of Revision
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National Judiciary
National Judiciary
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New Jersey Plan
New Jersey Plan
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State Representation
State Representation
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Federal Executive
Federal Executive
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Federal Judiciary
Federal Judiciary
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Supreme Law
Supreme Law
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State Admission
State Admission
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Criminal Offenses
Criminal Offenses
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Hamilton Plan
Hamilton Plan
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Executive Power
Executive Power
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Study Notes
Virginia Plan
- Proposed a stronger national government with a bicameral legislature, executive, and judiciary.
- Called for amending the Articles of Confederation to ensure common defense, security, and general welfare.
- National legislature divided into two branches:
- First branch elected by the people.
- Second branch elected by the first branch.
- Voting rights (suffrage) in the national legislature based on population or state contributions.
- The national legislature could veto state laws conflicting with national treaties and propose/legislate in areas where states were deemed incompetent.
- National executive elected by the legislature, with set terms and fixed compensation, responsible for executing national laws.
- Council of Revision (executive-judicial) to review laws before enactment.
- National judiciary—lifetime appointments—to handle piracy, foreign affairs, etc., having final say in legal matters.
- Allowed for new states and guaranteed republican governments for existing states.
- Proposed amending the Articles of Confederation without unanimous consent.
New Jersey Plan
- Proposed revising the Articles of Confederation to create a more functioning federal government.
- Congress had power to levy taxes (import duties, postage) and regulate trade.
- Requisitions based on population (including three-fifths compromise for slaves).
- Federal executive, elected by Congress, managing military and appointing officers.
- Federal judiciary with a supreme court—cases on piracy, treaties, trade, etc.
- Congressional laws/treaties supreme law of the land.
- Provided for new states and standardized rules for naturalization.
- Crime committed in one state—handled as if committed in the state where it occurred.
Hamilton Plan
- Proposed a centralized government with strong executive, legislative, and judicial powers, independent of state control.
- Two-body legislature: Assembly (3-year terms) and Senate (lifetime appointments).
- Single executive ("Governor") with veto power, treaty-making, war direction, and appointment powers.
- Senate power included declaring war, approving treaties, and confirming appointments.
- Impeachment available for all government officials, proceedings involving state superior court judges.
- Federal laws superior to state laws; state governors appointed by the central government (power to veto state laws).
- Federal control over the militia.
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