New Jersey Plan
A plan that called for each state to have equal representation in the legislature
Real World Example
The New Jersey Plan was proposed during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 as a way to ensure that small states had equal representation in the new U.S. government. It responded to the problem of larger states having more power under proportional representation, as proposed by the Virginia Plan. This plan was important because it led to the Great Compromise, which created a bicameral legislature with the Senate giving equal representation to each state. Today, the concept still matters because it ensures that smaller states have a voice in federal decisions, balancing power across the country. For example, even if you live in a small state, your state's senators have the same voting power as those from larger states, which can influence laws and policies that affect your community.
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