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Citizens and Civil Society — Test

Question 2 • Principles of American Democracy

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 to limit citizens’ rights.
C
The framers wanted the states to be very powerful.
D
The framers wanted to control civil liberties.

Explanation

The Tenth Amendment says that powers not given to the federal government, and not prohibited to the states, are reserved to the states or the people. This division of authority between national and state governments is federalism. Therefore, the best answer is “The framers believed in the principle of federalism.”

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