1. Representation -Congress
smaller states in population (DE, RI, NH, GA, NJ, SC, NC, MD, and CT) - afraid that if it’s based on representation by population, they would be out voted in the Congress.
larger states (PA, NY, VA, and MA) -afraid if states had equal representation, they would be out voted by the smaller states because there were more of them.
Small States
Large States
Congress ?
Equal Representation
Representation based on population

2. The Debate
* Virginia Plan- stated that representation in Congress be based on the state’s population. Favored the larger states. (James Madison)
Large States
VA Plan =
Madison
Randolph
*NJ Plan - representation in Congress would be equal, every state has the same number of votes. This favored the smaller states.
NJ Plan
Small States =
Patterson

3. = Had a two-house legislature (bicameral). Great Compromise
The Great Compromise
Had a two-house legislature (bicameral).
Fixed the problem of population differences in the states.
House of Representatives -based on a state’s population (large states).
Senate -each state two Senators, which would give states equal representation
CT Plan HR =
Senate
Great Compromise
Sherman