Virginia Plan and Legislative Representation
Supporters of the Virginia Plan, as proposed by James Madison, would have most likely agreed with which of the following arguments regarding legislative representation?
A
Each state should have an equal vote in the legislature to protect the interests of smaller states from the tyranny of a populated majority.
B
A hybrid system of representation, combining equal state votes with proportional representation, would best address the disparities among states.
C
Representation should be based on population, ensuring that more populous states have a greater voice in legislative decisions.
D
Representation should be determined by the economic contributions of each state, with wealth being the primary factor in deciding legislative influence.
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