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In the original Virginia Plan proposed at the Constitutional Convention, representation in Congress was based on the population of each state. Larger states favored this plan as it would give them more influence and power in the legislative branch due to their larger populations. On the other hand, smaller states were concerned that they would have less representation and influence under this plan.
In contrast, the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for each state in Congress, regardless of their population size. This plan was favored by smaller states, as it ensured that they would have an equal voice in the legislative process compared to larger states.
The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, helped settle the dispute over representation by creating a bicameral legislature that incorporated elements of both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans. In the House of Representatives, representation is based on population, satisfying the larger states, while in the Senate, each state is represented equally with two senators, satisfying the smaller states. This compromise struck a balance between the interests of both large and small states, leading to the establishment of a system of representation that is still in place today in the United States Congress.
