Why were the smaller states in favor of the new jersey plan?   they wanted equal representation with the larger states.

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necessary and proper clause. the congress shall have power to all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states, or in any department or officer thereof.

false the first governing document in the us history was the articles of federation