Hamilton Plan/New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan

The Hamilton Plan

Sovereign Central Government

Articulated...

federal over national principles

Political power attracts good candidates

- Office for life
- Close to a monarchy, but still a republic

Necessary principles for support of government

- Interest in supporting it
- Love of power
- Habitual attachment of the people
- Force (laws or arms)
- Influence

The New Jersey Plan

Unicameral Legislative Body (Equal)

New Jersey Plan Main Points

- Unicameral legislative body
- Equal representation
- Executive chosen by Congress

Virginia Plan

Bicameral Legislative Body (Proportional)

Virginia Plan Main Points

- Bicameral legislative body
- Proportionate representation
- Executive chosen by the legislature