Writing Assignment [History]

Writing Assignment [Document Analysis]

Instructions–  In this assignment, you are to read and analyze the documents provided in the two links below. Using no more 12-point font, in a well-written paper [between 600 and 900 words] provide your analysis by addressing the following questions.Compare and contrast the Virginia and New Jersey plans presented at the Constitutional Convention. Consider the following: Are there structural differences?a) number of branches of government; b) number of houses in the Congress of each plan; c) congressional members chosen by whom; d) length of terms of service for the legislative branch  Are there differences in congressional representation? a) the basis of determining a state’s members; b) votes by states in Congress Does congressional power differ? a) some varying specific powers enumerated in the plans; b) any powers specifically denied;c) the relationship between the new federal government and the states Does the executive branch differ in the plans?a) composition of the executive branch; b) selection of the executive branch;c) powers provided to the executive How is the judicial branch composed?a) the supreme court composed and chosen how; b) the design and selection of any additonal courts In your opinion, which of the two plans provides more power to the new federal government? Explain why specifically.___________________________________DocumentsThe Virginia plan–Read only Randolph’s 19 propositions. (They start about halfway down the page)Madison Debates–June 13http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/debates_613.aspThe New Jersey plan–Read only Mr. Patterson’s 9 resolutions.Madison Debates–June 15http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/debates_615.aspPlease let me know if the webaddress did not work,thank you,