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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which group favored the New Jersey plan?
A
Larger states
B
Northern states
C
Southern states
D
Smaller states
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On June 15th, 1787, Paterson and a group of delegates from the small states presented the New Jersey Plan to the Convention as an alternative to the Virginia Plan. Paterson wanted to ensure equal power for the smaller states of the Union.

Detailed explanation-2: -The New Jersey Plan was designed to protect the security and power of the small states by limiting each state to one vote in Congress, as under the Articles of Confederation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The less populous states’ alternative plan provided that each state was to have equal representation in the legislature, regardless of their population.

Detailed explanation-4: -The New Jersey Plan was an alternative plan for the drafting of the constitution. It was also known as “The Small State Plan” or “The Paterson Plan.” It was introduced to the Constitutional Convention on June 15, 1787.

Detailed explanation-5: -The New Jersey Plan detailed a legislature of only one house and featured equal representation in which each state had the same number of representatives. The goal was for smaller states to have the same level of power in the legislature as the large states.

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