Which of the following is true about the national government the Constitution created?
A. It was more powerful than the one Madison envisioned in the Virginia Plan.
B. It was less powerful than the one Madison envisioned in the Virginia Plan.
C. It was the same as the one Madison envisioned in the Virginia Plan.
Answer (2)
The Constitution created a national government that was more powerful than the one James Madison proposed in the Virginia Plan because it addressed weaknesses in the previous government framework by granting crucial powers such as taxation and regulation of commerce. Therefore, the correct option is A. It was more powerful than the one Madison envisioned in the Virginia Plan.
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The Constitution created a national government that was more powerful than the one James Madison proposed in the Virginia Plan. It addressed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by granting stronger taxation and regulatory powers to the federal government. Therefore, the correct statement is that it was more powerful than Madison's initial vision. ;
