Posted: March 4th, 2014

[Document Analysis]

Instructions–  In this assignment, you are to read and analyze the documents provided in the two links below. Using no more 12-point font, in a well-written paper [between 600 and 900 words] provide your analysis by addressing the questions below. [The purpose of the assignment is to analyze primary documents; therefore, the use of outside sources (internet, reference, books and articles, etc.) is prohibited.]
Compare and contrast the Virginia and New Jersey plans presented at the Constitutional Convention. Consider the following:

Are there structural differences?
a) number of branches of government; b) number of houses in the Congress of each plan; c) congressional members chosen by whom;
d) length of terms of service for the legislative branch

Are there differences in congressional representation?
a) the basis of determining a state’s members; b) votes by states in Congress

Does congressional power differ?
a) some varying specific powers enumerated in the plans; b) any powers specifically denied;
c) the relationship between the new federal government and the states

Does the executive branch differ in the plans?
a) composition of the executive branch; b) selection of the executive branch;
c) powers provided to the executive

How is the judicial branch composed?
a) the supreme court composed and chosen how; b) the design and selection of any additonal courts

In your opinion, which of the two plans provides more power to the new federal government? Explain why specifically.

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Documents
The Virginia plan–Read only Randolph’s 19 propositions. (They start about halfway down the page)
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/debates_613.asp

The New Jersey plan–Read only Mr. Patterson’s 9 resolutions.
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/debates_615.asp

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