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Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan?

Answer
A
to implement a bicameral legislature
B
to support the interests of the smaller states
C
to ensure representation was based on population
D
to nominate William Paterson as chief executive

Explanation

The New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for each state in Congress, regardless of population. This would protect the influence of smaller states, so its purpose was to support their interests. Representation based on population was instead a central feature of the Virginia Plan.

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