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How many houses are in the legislature in the v plan?

2 houses

How was representation decided in the v plan?

by population

Which states favored the v plan? (Big or small)

Big

How many houses are in the legislature in the nj plan?

1 house

How was representation decided in the nj plan?

each state will have one vote.

Which states favored the nj plan?

small

The great compromise: who suggested it?

Roger Sherman of Connecticut

Bicameral houses:

Senate & house of representatives

How was representation decided in the B house?

Each states will receive two votes regardless of population; States liked the idea because of the equality.

where and when was the convention held?

September 1786 in Philadelphia

How many states had to ratify the new constitution.

9 of 13

What were some strengths of the A of C

each state felt they had an equal voice; no confusion in voting.

What powers did the A of C have?

could print currency, conduct foreign relations, maintain in army, borrow money.

weaknesses of A of C:

no authority to raise money by taxes no control over foreign trade, all states had to agree to change amendment.

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