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3.5 The Bill of Rights

Question 11 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states?

Answer
A
The framers believed in the principle of federalism.
B
The framers wanted the states to be very powerful.
C
The framers wanted to limit citizens’ rights.
D
The framers wanted to control civil liberties.

Explanation

The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people. This reflects federalism, the division of power between the national and state governments. Therefore, the best choice is “The framers believed in the principle of federalism.”

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