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1 Convention & Compromise

2 VA Plan Called for a two-house legislature. Number of representatives based on state’s size. Both Houses have equal number of representatives. Chief executive chosen by legislature and court system.

3 NJ Plan Called for a one-house legislature. Each states has equal number of representatives. Congress could tax and regulate trade.

4 Great Compromise Resolved VA and NJ Plans. Called for a two-house legislature. House of Representatives based on state’s population. Senate would have equal number of representatives for each state.

5 Three – Fifths Compromise Dealt with slavery. Counted slaves as 3/5 of a free person for taxation and representation in Congress.

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