James Madison’s 'Virginia Plan' was revolutionary because it proposed:
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Correct answer: A government with three distinct branches and a bicameral legislature
The Virginia Plan moved away from a league of states toward a strong national government that could act directly on individuals. Its framework of separation of powers and checks and balances became the foundation of the final Constitution.
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