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The New Jersey Plan

The New Jersey Plan. Who?. delegates from small states Led by William Paterson Counterproposal to the Virginia Plan. Main Features. Revise the Articles of Confederation Unicameral legislature One vote per state Changes in Articles of Confederation Strengthen congress

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The New Jersey Plan

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  1. The New Jersey Plan

  2. Who? • delegates from small states • Led by William Paterson • Counterproposal to the Virginia Plan

  3. Main Features • Revise the Articles of Confederation • Unicameral legislature • One vote per state • Changes in Articles of Confederation • Strengthen congress • Congress can impose tax and regulate trade • Weak executive branch • More than one person in power • National Judiciary

  4. Who benefitted? • Small States • Each state is represented equally in congress no matter the population

  5. Resolution • Plan was rejected • Delegates returned to the Virginia Plan

  6. Impact on the Constitution • Influenced the decision for equal representation of each state in the Senate

  7. Created By: Kayla, Erin, and Marcus

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