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Where were J Adams and T Jefferson? Where were S Adams and P Henry?

REVIEW OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Virginia Plan – Three Branches of Govt Executive & Judicial – elected by the legislative branch Legislative – elects other two branches & H elects S Representation based on population Executive Legislative Judicial

New Jersey Plan Legislative to choose Executive branch Unicameral – One House Executive would be a council NOT one person And, would choose the Judicial Executive Legislative Judicial

Executive –A President elected by Electors Legislative – Bicameral House directly elected and based on population Senate elected by State Legislatures and equal representation Judicial – Appointed by the Executive – confirmed by the Senate