Question

Which of the following is a correct description of the New Jersey plan

A. Under the New Jersey plan, the United States would remain a loose confederate

B. The New Jersey plan did not give Congress the power to regulate commerce or to tax

C. The New Jersey plan did not give small states much power

D. Under the New Jersey plan, a president would head the powerful executive branch l

Answer 1

A: Under the New Jersey Plan, the United States would remain a loose confederation.

Answer 2

A.Under the New Jersey plan, the United States would remain a loose confederate

Step-by-step explanation

William Paterson in 1787 presented the Small State plan consisting of eleven resolutions. These were resolutions that advocated for a detailed legislature of only one house. The main goal of the plan was to enable states acquire similar level of power in the legislature as the larger states. In addition to that, the plan called for separation of powers into three branches of government.