The New Jersey Plan, referenced in the material, was supported by which figure?

The New Jersey Plan, referenced in the material, was supported by which figure?

• A. James Otis
• B. Jonathan Mayhew
• C. Luther Martin
• D. John Adams

Answer: (C)

Think about how representation in the new government was being shaped. The New Jersey Plan aimed to protect state sovereignty and give each state an equal voice in Congress, opposing a system that would base representation on population. A Maryland delegate, Luther Martin, aligned with that approach because he prioritized keeping states’ equality in the legislative branch and preventing domination by larger states. By contrast, the other figures were either not central to these debates or favored proportional representation and a stronger central government, which aligns with the Virginia Plan rather than the New Jersey Plan. So Luther Martin is the figure associated with backing the New Jersey Plan.

Think about how representation in the new government was being shaped. The New Jersey Plan aimed to protect state sovereignty and give each state an equal voice in Congress, opposing a system that would base representation on population. A Maryland delegate, Luther Martin, aligned with that approach because he prioritized keeping states’ equality in the legislative branch and preventing domination by larger states. By contrast, the other figures were either not central to these debates or favored proportional representation and a stronger central government, which aligns with the Virginia Plan rather than the New Jersey Plan. So Luther Martin is the figure associated with backing the New Jersey Plan.