The "large-state plan" put forward in the Constitutional Convention by Virginia

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The "large-state plan" put forward by Virginia at the Constitutional Convention proposed that representation in both the House and the Senate should be based on population, which would give larger states more power and influence in the federal government. This plan was opposed by smaller states who preferred equal representation for all states in the Senate.

The "Large-State Plan" Put Forward in the Constitutional Convention by Virginia