Constitutional Convention ( Virgina Plan ) Flashcards
1
Q
How was the legislature ( congress ) organized?
A
The legislature was divided into 2 branches. In both of the houses the representation was based on population.
2
Q
What was the Virginia plan?
A
It was a plan of government
3
Q
How many branches of government?
A
There were there branches of government
Legislative- makes the laws
Judicial - checks laws to see if their fair
Executive - enforces laws ( lead by president )
4
Q
Who proposed the Virginia plan?
A
Edmund Randolf and James Madison
5
Q
Who did this plan favor?
A
The Virginia plan favored the states with a big population because in both the houses representation was based on population. So the bigger the population the more representatives your state had.
