Question

Use the matching options to complete the sentence question 5 options: states who wished to see equal representation for states supported the________ ________ combined elements of different plans to provide both equal representation and population-based representation. states who preferred giving more representation to larger states preferred the____

1. great compromise
2. virginia plan
3. new jersey plan

Answer 1

The New Jersey Plan supported equal representation for states while the Virginia Plan advocated for population-based representation. The Great Compromise resolved this by creating a bicameral legislature with both types of representation. The correct option is

1. New Jersey plan

2. Virginia plan

3. Great compromise

Step-by-step explanation:

States who wished to see equal representation for states supported the New Jersey Plan, which proposed maintaining a unicameral national legislature with equal representation for each state. States that preferred giving more representation to larger states preferred the Virginia Plan, which called for a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in both houses. The Great Compromise combined elements of these different plans to provide both forms of representation, pleasing proponents of both the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan. Under the Great Compromise, the Senate would have equal representation with two senators from each state, while the House of Representatives would have representation based on population.