Which of the following was a feature of the New Jersey Plan?
A) Congress would have veto power over state laws.
B) A one-house congress would be retained, but it would be given new powers to tax and to regulate trade.
C) A chief executive officer having the power to conduct foreign policy and negotiate treaties would be elected by Congress.
D) A national judiciary having the power to determine the constitutionality of acts of Congress would be created.

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The New Jersey Plan called for a one-house congress to be retained, but it would be given new powers to tax and to regulate trade. This was in contrast to the Virginia Plan, which called for a two-house congress and a stronger central government. The New Jersey Plan also proposed a weak executive branch and a Supreme Court with limited power.

Which of the Following Was a Feature of the New