The Core Principles of the Virginia Plan Were __________________

question 19

Multiple Choice

The core principles of the Virginia Plan were __________________.

• A) a separation of powers model of government with a strong bicameral legislature
• B) a unicameral legislature with representation by population
• C) strong state governments and popular election of Supreme Court justices
• D) the ideal of one state having one vote and the addition of four new states
• E) economic and political features that replicated the European nation-state model

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