Lesson 8.4 Issue: How Should States Be Represented in the New Government?

Question 1

According to the Articles of Confederation, who should have most of the power in the country?

Answer 1

the states

Question 2

According to James Madison, who should have most of the power in the country?

Answer 2

the people

Question 3

Which states had an advantage under the Virginia Plan?

Answer 3

This plan favored states with larger
populations, which would have more
representatives in both houses of
Congress.

Question 4

Which states had an advantage under the New Jersey Plan?

Answer 4

This plan favored states with
smaller populations because each
state would get an equal
number of votes in Congress.