Instructions-- In this assignment, you are to read and analyze the documents provided in the two links below. Using no more 12-point font, in a well-written paper [between 600 and 900 words] provide your analysis by addressing the following questions.
1. Compare and contrast the Virginia and New Jersey plans presented at the Constitutional Convention. Consider the following:
1. Are there structural differences?
a) number of branches of government;
b) number of houses in the Congress of each plan;
c) congressional members chosen by whom;
d) length of terms of service for the legislative branch
2. Are there differences in congressional representation?
a) the basis of determining a state's members;
b) votes by states in Congress
3. Does congressional power differ?
a) some varying specific powers enumerated in the plans;
b) any powers specifically denied;
c) the relationship between the new federal government and the states
4. Does the executive branch differ in the plans?
a) composition of the executive branch;
b) selection of the executive branch;
c) powers provided to the executive
5. How is the judicial branch composed?
a) the supreme court composed and chosen how;
b) the design and selection of any additonal courts
In your opinion, which of the two plans provides more power to the new federal government? Explain why specifically.