How does this selection of the declaration of independence define the purpose of government in america

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.

i belive the continental association was created to boycott all contact with british goods.

i also belive it was in december 1, 1774