Scope of powers given to all 3 branches be greater than power given to central government by the Articles of Confederation. ... National laws should be regulated as "the supreme law of the respective states" The New Jersey plan was defeated in the first major convention vote five days after it was proposed; BUT the small states had enough support to force a compromise - especially on representation. ... Many state constitutions had a list of rights. ...

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