MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION THE GREAT COMPROMISE
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Detailed explanation-1: -The judges of Virginia’s district courts are elected by a majority vote of each house of the General Assembly for terms of six years.
Detailed explanation-2: -The plan called for a legislature divided into two bodies (the Senate and the House of Representatives) with proportional representation. That is, each state’s representation in Congress would be based on its population.
Detailed explanation-3: -The judicial branch would be appointed by the legislature and would have life tenure under the condition of good behavior-you know them today as the Supreme Court. The judicial branch would also have the power to veto legislation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Resolution 10 of the Virginia Plan The tenth resolution gave the executive officer one of the most significant powers in the government, the right to veto any legislative act. Once vetoed, the legislation could only be passed by a two-thirds majority vote of both legislative branches.