Which of the following was a difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
A)The Virginia Plan proposed a unicameral legislature, whereas the New Jersey Plan proposed a bicameral legislature.
B)The Virginia Plan sought to revise the Articles of Confederation, whereas the New Jersey Plan sought to remove the Articles of Confederation.
C)The Virginia Plan suggested giving Congress the veto power over the actions of the states, whereas the New Jersey plan ensured the federal government could not veto the actions of the states.
D)The Virginia Plan favored small states, whereas the New Jersey Plan favored large states.
E)The Virginia Plan suggested equal representation for all states in Congress, whereas the New Jersey Plan suggested determining the membership of Congress according to the population of the states.

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The Virginia Plan proposed a strong central government with a bicameral legislature, where representation in both houses would be based on state population or financial contributions, thus favoring larger states. It also suggested giving Congress veto power over state laws. The New Jersey Plan, favoring smaller states, proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state and did not include a provision for Congress to veto state laws, maintaining more state sovereignty.

Which of the Following Was a Difference Between the Virginia