-Even though both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans differed on how to structure the government of the United States, they both shared a common vision of .
A) expanding public participation in the process of electing a chief executive
B) bestowing all states equal power in the legislative branch
C) giving the government stronger powers over the economy
D) reducing the power of the federal courts

Question

-Even though both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans differed on how to structure the government of the United States, they both shared a common vision of .
A) expanding public participation in the process of electing a chief executive 
B) bestowing all states equal power in the legislative branch 
C) giving the government stronger powers over the economy 
D) reducing the power of the federal courts

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans were proposed during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and despite their differences in structuring the legislative branch, they shared a vision of creating a stronger federal government with enhanced powers, including those over the economy. This was in response to the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, under which the federal government had very limited power over economic matters.

-Even Though Both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans Differed