New Jersey plan

noun

, American History.

1. a plan, unsuccessfully proposed at the Constitutional Convention, providing for a single legislative house with equal representation for each state.

Example Sentences

Others, including California and New Jersey, plan to keep theirs in place for now.

From Washington Post

Ali pointed out that the "Unlock New Jersey" plan calls for opening with a specific timeline and a measured approach, arguing small businesses like hers don't have much more time to waste.

From Fox News

The “Virginia Plan” required representation in Congress to be based on population; the “New Jersey Plan” entailed equal representation for all states.

From Fox News

The New Jersey plan comes amid a national reckoning over the consequences of gerrymandering and has been met by fierce opposition across the political landscape — and not just from Republicans and nonpartisan watchdog groups.

From New York Times

Good government and civil liberties groups across the political spectrum have announced their opposition to the New Jersey plan.

From Slate