8
QuizMultiple Choice

Amending the Constitution

Question 8 • FL-2106010-M/J Civics

Which amendment would strict constructionists look to in order to justify a limited interpretation of the Constitution?

Answer
A
8th Amendment
B
10th Amendment
C
14th Amendment
D
25th Amendment

Explanation

The 10th Amendment says that powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved to the states or the people. Strict constructionists use this principle to support a limited reading of federal power. The best answer is the 10th Amendment.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next