After the constitution was amended to permit the federal government to levy a progressive income tax, government could more effectively further the goal of

Social equality

. Progressive taxation is often touted as a way to mitigate the societal ills that could emanate from higher income inequality. High levels of income inequality can have negative effects on the politics of a country and long-term economic growth, employment which could lead to class conflict

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.

it proved indian land claims were unjustified.