Constitutional convention

The Virginia Plan proposed a single-house legislature, while the New Jersey Plan proposed two houses.

The Virginia Plan favored equal representation for all states, while the New Jersey Plan favored representation based on population.

The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on population, while the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for each state.

The Virginia Plan was supported by smaller states, while the New Jersey Plan was supported by larger states.

Representation in the legislature

Balance of power between large and small states

The location of the national capital

The ability to tax and regulate trade