Writing assignment
The Virginia and New Jersey are similar in terms of the number of branches of government. Both plans propose three branches namely: the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary. In both plans, the Legislature is supreme, though the extent differs. The plans however differ in terms of the number of houses. The Virginia plan proposes two houses, whereas the New Jersey plan favours one house. In relation to the membership to the houses, the Virginia plan proposes that members of the first house should be elected by citizens in the respective states, and serve for three years. Members ...